Spirometry
Spirometry entails breathing into a small piece of equipment to test how well your lungs are working, and can help diagnose chronic conditions like asthma.
Spirometry entails breathing into a small piece of equipment to test how well your lungs are
working, and can help diagnose chronic conditions like asthma.
What is spirometry?
Spirometry is a non-invasive test to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale and exhale, and how quickly you exhale.
Your doctor may want you to have a spirometry test if they suspect any symptoms may be caused by a chronic lung condition, such as:
- asthma
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic bronchitis and emphysema
- pulmonary fibrosis.
If you've already been diagnosed with a lung disorder, spirometry may be used to check how well your medication is working, and whether your breathing problems are under control.
How to prepare for a spirometry test
Follow your doctor's instructions about the use or avoidance of inhaled breathing medications or other medications before the test. Wear loose clothing that won't interfere with your ability to take a deep breath. Avoid eating a large meal before your test, so it will be easier to breathe.
Practices that also provide Spirometry
Blessington Medical
McGreals Primary Care Centre, Blessington Business Park, Blessington, Co. Wicklow
Churchtown Medical
96 -98 Churchtown Road Upper, Churchtown, Co. Dublin, D14 EW68
Clifton Court Medical
Clifton Court, Fitzwilliam Street Lower, Dublin 2, D02 V279
Corbally Medical
Corbally Medical , Corbally Rd, Limerick, V94 WFX9
Finglas Medical
45 - 47 Main Street, Finglas, Dublin 11
Hilltop Medical
Rathmullan Rd., Rathmullan, Drogheda, A92 KVP8, Co. Louth
Meadow Springs Medical
41a Meadow Springs, Clareview, Limerick, V94 RPA8
Raheny Medical
1st Floor, Hilltop Shopping Centre, Station Road, Raheny, Dublin 5, D05 F625
Sutton Medical
St. Margaret's, 1 Greenfield Road, , Sutton Dublin 13, D13 H9H6,
Village Medical Centre
Unit 6 Village Shopping Centre, Watery Lane, Clondalkin, D22V2H9