Spirometry & Feno testing

If you have been asked to attend for a Spirometry and/or FeNO test, you may find the following information useful.

Patients are advised to avoid the following prior to Spirometry of FeNO tests:

• Smoking on the day of testing
• Consuming alcohol for at least four hours prior to the test
• Eating a substantial meal for at least 2 hours prior to the test
• Vigorous exercise for at least 30 minutes prior to the test
• Wearing tight clothing that may restrict full chest and abdominal expansion
• To refrain from using their bronchodilators for the washout interval unless specifically instructed to do so. If bronchodilators have been taken prior to testing, record drug and time administered

Appointments are

Failure to attend

Due to the extended duration of spirometry appointments and a recent increase in missed appointments, we are currently reviewing our “failure to attend” policy. This review may include the possibility of referrals to secondary care in certain cases.

We want to emphasize that our intention is not to be punitive. However, each missed appointment results in the loss of 90 minutes of valuable clinical time—time that could have been used to assist other patients.

We kindly request that patients notify us at least 24 hours in advance if they are unable to attend. This allows us to manage our schedule more effectively and provide care to others in need.

Spirometry

This video gives you information on how the test will be performed

Feno testing

This video gives you information on how the test will be performed