Spirometry
Ask the hospital about spirometry testing and visit arrangements.
What spirometry measures
Spirometry measures the amount of air you can breathe out in one breath. It provides information about breathing function. DDK?s archive lists spirometry; the hospital must confirm availability and the arrangements for your test.
General test information: NHS patient information. Local availability and arrangements must be confirmed with DDK.
Spirometry enquiries
Spirometry is listed among DDK Hospital’s diagnostic facilities. Contact the team to confirm current availability and how to arrange the test.
Questions before your test
Ask the hospital about the arrangements for the specific assessment you need.
- Current test availability
- Preparation and request requirements
- Charges and reporting arrangements
Preparing for a conversation
When you contact the hospital, explain the main reason for your visit. Ask which consultation or assessment to arrange and whether you should bring any existing reports. Confirm any preparation instructions directly with the team.
Before visiting
Contact the hospital to discuss availability and ask whether a clinician request or preparation is needed. Confirm the arrangements directly with the team.
Get instructions for your particular breathing test
When calling about spirometry, explain the examination requested and ask about preparation and suitability. Tell the clinical team about relevant health history and medicines, including inhalers, so they can provide individual instructions. Do not stop or change medication based on this page. Ask who will review the result and how any next step will be communicated.
Ask the hospital teamIdentify your questions
Tell the team about the test requested and your relevant health history. Keep a short note so you can explain what you want from the visit.
Understand the assessment
Ask for specific preparation instructions before attending. Ask the clinician to explain the purpose, options and limitations in terms you understand.
Clarify the next step
Ask who will interpret the result and discuss follow-up. Confirm who will review your concern or results and how to arrange follow-up.
Keep your previous care in context.
Tell the team about relevant previous consultations and any care already advised. Ask whether existing reports or a current medicine list would be useful. Share medical files only when requested: send your appointment message first, then attach them privately in the same WhatsApp chat.
Request a consultationUseful answers for your next step.
Should I stop an inhaler or medicine before the test?
Do not change medicines based on this page. Ask the clinical team for instructions for your particular test.
What should I confirm before arranging this test?
Call DDK to confirm the relevant clinician or service, availability, preparation and current charges. Visit hours are Monday?Saturday, 9 AM?12 PM, 1?4 PM and 5?8 PM. Sunday is closed.
Does an appointment request confirm a time?
No. Use Book Appointment to prepare a WhatsApp request. Review and send the message yourself; hospital staff will confirm availability. Attach any requested files in the same WhatsApp chat.
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