What We Treat

Comprises spirometry, lung volumes and gas transfer, this will assess not just how much air you have to come and go on, but also how well your lungs are working.

Spirometry is used to assess airflow and the nature of the airways.

Bronchodilator studies is used to assess the effectiveness of inhaled medications on the airways and can be used to adjust treatment.

This is used serially to assist with the diagnosis of Asthma.

Measures the saturated oxygen levels in your blood continuously throughout the night.

This test simulates the conditions of air travel to assess whether in-flight oxygen is required.

This is a bronchial provocation challenge to determine the presence of asthma or hypersensitivity.

This is a standardised exercise test to assess the oxygen levels in the blood during exercise.

This is a standardised exercise test to assess the oxygen levels in the blood during exercise on room air and on different rates of supplemental oxygen; it helps the Consultants to evaluate domiciliary oxygen requirements.

Blood gas analysis looks at the Oxygen and Carbon dioxide levels in the blood. This is monitored in a number of lung conditions, especially when long term oxygen therapy or supplemental oxygen is required.

The CPET is used to evaluate the body’s maximal ability  to uptake Oxygen and produce Carbon dioxide during exercise, it determines the anaerobic threshold which is used for general anaesthetic assessment as well as an assessment of disability in Respiratory disease.

Sleep studies aim to diagnose sleep disordered breathing (SDB), and may be used to exclude obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). They are used to assess breathing throughout the night via a range of measurements including airflow, snoring levels, oxygen levels, heart rate, muscle effort and body position. This can all be fitted in the clinic, and then worn overnight at home in the comfort of your own bed.

Skin prick allergy tests assess the presence and severity of allergy to specific allergens.

CPAP is the most widely advocated and effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). It is a machine that supports the airways throughout the night, significantly reduces snoring and sleep disruption caused by OSA.