Each year there are an estimated 17,000 new cases of self-reported “breathing or lung problems” caused or made worse by work, according to the Labour Force Surveys over the last 3-years. A substantial proportion may be work-related asthma.

At our private clinic in Aylesbury, we offer a spirometry test to assess your lung function. This test is quick and easy, and it provides valuable information about your health. The spirometry test measures how much air you can inhale and exhale, and how quickly you can do so. This information can help to diagnose a range of respiratory problems, including asthma, COPD and pulmonary fibrosis.

Important to Note:

Spirometry as a stand-alone test is insufficient to make an informed respiratory diagnosis. Therefore, it is important to note that your test results are not a substitute for seeing your doctor, particularly if you are feeling unwell. You should not make a diagnosis or start any treatment without a consultation with your GP doctor or a suitably trained health care professional. There are many times when test results which are out of range are entirely insignificant but there are other times when they are not. They always need to be interpreted in the context of the rest of your health and this can only really be determined with a full clinical history and examination.