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)

Advnaced Diagnostics 

• Bronchial Challenge Test (methacholine/mannitol)

• Skin Prick Test (Allergy)

• Capillary Blood Gas Measurement

• Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET)

• Hypoxic Challenge Test

• Respiratory Muscle Assessment

   

Routine testing information

Complex testing information

Patient information leaflets

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

Andover 

Andover War Memorial Hospital 
Respiratory Physiology Clinic Room 

Winchester 

Royal Hampshire County Hospital 
Cardiac Measurement - Level C, Brinton Wing 

Basingstoke 

Basingstoke and Norht Hampshire Hospital 

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

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 Apnoes Trust Assocation

Leaflets

1. Inhaler technique leaflet
2. Mindfulness breathing 
    

Local breathing support groups