Spirometry Tests

PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET FOR SPIROMETRY TEST

If your doctor or nurse has recommended that you have a spirometry test performed, you will required an extended appointment (20-30 mins).

Please bring any inhalers and spacer with you and take your medication as normal, but if possible please avoid using your Blue inhaler for at least 4 hours before your appointment.

To improve the accuracy of the test DO NOT:

  • Smoke for 24 hours prior to the test
  • Drink any alcohol for 4 hours before the test
  • Eat a heavy meal for at least 2 hours prior to the test
  • Eat a heavy meal for at least 2 hours prior to the test
  • Do any vigorous exercise for 30 minutes prior to the test
  • Wear tight clothing which would restrict your breathing

Please ensure you:

  • Remove loose fitting dentures
  • Remove chewing gum
  • Ensure your bladder is empty
  • Bring any inhalers/spacers you may have that the GP has prescribed for you

Please inform the nurse at your appointment if you have had any of the following:

  • Recent chest infections requiring antibiotics or steroids
  • Heart attacks in the last 3 months
  • Recent eye or other surgery
  • Unstable angina
  • Perforated ear drum
  • Coughing up blood

If you have any questions about this procedure please message our Spirometry Nurse Louise Smith via  “ask a nurse a question”