To contact the service call 0161 419 5067

The department provides a range of services for patients. These services are delivered by Respiratory Physiologists in the Chest Clinic.

Lung Function

• Spirometry.
  • Used to assess airflow and volume of the lungs.
    
    
• Response to a Bronchodilator Study.
  • Used to assess airflow and volume of the lungs after inhaled medication.
    
    
• Diffusion Studies.
  • Used to assess gas exchange in the lungs.
    
    
• Total Lung Capacity.
  • Assess the whole lung.

Respiratory Muscle Measurements

• To assess for respiratory muscle weakness

 
Sleep Service

• Limited Chanel Polysomnography Studies
  
  
  • Used to diagnose sleep disordered breathing such as central and obstructive sleep apnoea and to aid a diagnosis of nocturnal hypoventilation.

• Exercise Tests (Shuttle Walk and 6 Minute Walk)

• Monitors oxygen, heart rate and breathlessness.
• Used to assess fitness as part of a pre-op assessment
• Used to assess fitness prior to the commencement of treatment.
• Used to assess unexplained breathlessness.
  
  

• Hypertonic Saline Challenge
  
  
  • Spirometry is performed to monitor the lungs response to a nebulised saline solution. Test performed in conjunction with respiratory nurses.

You will be referred to the service by a healthcare professional. For more information on our service you can contact The Department of Respiratory Physiology on the number 0161 419 5067