Complex Lung Function Test

Your doctor has requested that you perform several breathing tests to see how well your lungs are functioning. You will be asked to breathe in and out of a machine called a Spirometer.

If possible, do not use any asthma puffers or inhalers on the day of the test. If you are unable to go without your inhalers, please note the time(s) you used them and which inhaler(s) you used.

If possible, please do not:

• Smoke on the day of testing
• Consume alcohol within 4 hours of your appointment
• Perform vigorous exercise within 30 minutes of the test
• Wear clothing that restricts your breathing

Please tell staff in the laboratory if you have recently experienced any of the following:

• Coughing up blood
• Collapsed lung
• An unstable heart condition
• A heart attack in the last month
• Blood clots in the lung
• Chest, stomach or brain aneurysms
• Recent eye surgery
• Recent chest or stomach surgery
• Chest or abdominal pain of any cause
• Nausea or vomiting

The tests take approximately 45 minutes.

On arrival, please head to level 9 of the Evan Thomson Building (above The Wesley Hospital carpark). The Wesley Lung Function Laboratory is located in suites 1-3. Let the receptionists know that you are here.