Care with a
clear purpose.
Spirometry provides information about lung function through a guided breathing test. You breathe into a device following instructions from a healthcare professional. The results can support a clinical review or occupational respiratory health surveillance.
What this service involves
- Follow a guided breathing-test procedure
- Measure the volume and flow of exhaled air
- Support a review of respiratory health
Before your visit
Contact the clinic for preparation instructions, including any advice relating to inhalers or other medicines. Do not stop medication unless your clinician advises you to.
Further reading: NHS: spirometry
