Respiratory and Sleep Physiology (Lung Function)

Routine Testing 

• Full Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
  • Spirometry 
  • Gas transfer 
  • Static lung volumes
• Reversibility testing 
• Fraction of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO)

Advanced Diagnostics 

• Bronchial Challenge Test (methacholine/mannitol)

• Skin Prick Test (Allergy)

• Capillary Blood Gas Measurement

• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET)

• Hypoxic Challenge Test

• Respiratory Muscle Assessment

   

Patient information leaflets

1. Your appointment for a lung function test (no inhaler)
2. Your appointment for a lung function test (no inhaler) [LARGE PRINT]
3. Your appointment for a lung function test (use inhaler)
4. Your appointment for a lung function test (use inhaler) [LARGE PRINT]
5. Your child's appointment for lung function tests (no inhaler)
6. Your child's appointment for lung function tests (no inhaler) [LARGE PRINT]

Routine testing information

Complex testing information

Andover Community Diagnostic Centre

• Smoother referral system, GPs able to refer patients directly
• Reduces travel needs to the larger hospitals such as Basingstoke and Winchester
• Offering FeNO, Spirometry and Reversibility

1. Do you have a translation service?  
   If translation services are required, please advise at the time of booking your appointment 
    
2. Can I bring or request a chaperone?
   If a chaperone is required (usually a nurse or another member of the health care team) please advise at the time of booking your appointment. Friends and family members are welcome to attend the appointment with you.
    
3. What are you opening times?
   Between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm.
    
4. How do I get my results?
   This will depend on who referred you. Your GP/Consultant may arrange a follow up appointment or write to you. 
    
5. Is there parking on site?
   Yes. Parking is available at each hospital. Please click here for details of parking. Disabled parking is available to blue badge holders at all sites. 

Andover 

Andover War Memorial Hospital 
Respiratory Physiology Clinic Room, located near the Minor Injuries Unit
Click here [+] to view the site map. 

Winchester 

Royal Hampshire County Hospital 
Cardiac Measurement - Level C, Brinton Wing 
Click here [+] to view the site map. 

Basingstoke 

Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital 

• Cardiac Investigations -  First Floor, Sherborne Building
• E1 Ambulatory Room -  E Floor, Main Hospital Building

Click here [+] to view the site map. 

Please note: Check in facilities are only available at Winchester and Basingstoke (Sherborne Building). There is no check in available at Andover or on E Floor at Basingstoke, please just take a seat in the waiting room as directed on booking letter.

Websites

1. Asthma and Lung UK 
2. Motor Neurone Disease Association
3. Sleep Apnoea Trust Assocation

Leaflets

1. Inhaler Technique Videos 
2. Mindfulness breathing 
    

Local breathing support groups

1. Basingstoke & District Asthma + Lung UK Support Group
   Last Tuesday of every month (except December)
   1.30pm - 3.30pm
   0300 222 5800
   supportgroups@asthmaandlung.org.uk
   Brighton Hill Community Association, Gershwin Court, Basingstoke, RG22 4NN
    

2. Colden Common Breathe Easy support group affiliated to Asthma + Lung UK (Winchester based)
   Every Wednesday
   2pm - 3.30pm
   Frank on 07419319162
   breatheasy.colcom@gmail.com
   Church Rooms, Main Road, Colden Common, Hampshire, SO21 1TL