Cardio Respiratory Department- LUHFT wide
Your Consultant / Doctor has advised you to have a lying and seated spirometry test
What is Lying and Seated spirometry test?
This is a simple breathing test, which measures how much air you can blow out from your lungs. This will be done while in a seated position and also supine(lying flat)/
What are the benefits of having a Lying and Seated spirometry test?
This test will give us information about how your lungs and any symptoms of breathlessness you may be having.
What are the risks of having a Lying and Seated spirometry test?
This is a very safe test. If you have had a heart attack, a stroke, an aneurysm or surgery in the past, please tell the staff before your test.
Are there any alternative treatments available?
To obtain the information required from this test there are no alternative treatments available.
What will happen if I decide not to have treatment?
Your level of service will not be affected if you decide not to have the test. However, your doctor/consultant will not be able to obtain the necessary information that would have been gathered from performing the test.
If you are worried about any of these risks, please speak to your Consultant or a member of their team.
Getting ready for your test
Do not eat more than a light snack within two hours of the test. Do not eat large Green leafy Veg within two hours of the test. Do not smoke for 24 hours before your test.
Do not drink alcohol for at least 24 hours before the test.
Avoid vigorous exercise for at least 30 minutes before the test.
Do not stop taking any of your medications unless your doctor has told you to do so. However some medications may affect the results of the testing. Please bring all medications/information regarding your medications with you.
Going Home
The staff will monitor you until you have recovered. You will then be allowed to leave the unit.
Returning to work
You can return to work straight after your assessment unless the health care professional tells you otherwise on the day of your test.
Further Appointments
There will be no further appointments for this test. However, your results will be discussed at your next clinic appointment.
Feedback
Your feedback is important to us and helps us influence care in the future.
Following your discharge from hospital or attendance at your outpatient appointment you will receive a text asking if you would recommend our service to others. Please take the time to text back, you will not be charged for the text and can opt out at any point. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated.
Further information
Cardio respiratory Department
Royal Liverpool Hospital
Tel: 0151 706 2710
Textphone Number: 08001 0151 706 2710
Aintree Hospital
Tel: 0151 529 2710
Textphone Number: 08001 0151 529 2710
Author: Cardio respiratory Department
Review Date: January 2028
PI 2063 V2