Lung Function Lab Loughview health

Lung disease affects 1 in 5 people and is a leading cause of death in Northern Ireland. Living with symptoms like shortness of breath, cough, or chest tightness can significantly impact your quality of life. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to prevent further lung damage and improve well-being.

Asthma and COPD are the most common lung diseases. While there is no cure, both conditions are manageable with the right care. Your GP can monitor your treatment and adjust medications to help you live more comfortably.

What Are Lung Function Tests?

Lung function tests assess how well your lungs work by measuring:

  • Lung capacity

  • Airflow in and out of airways

  • Oxygen transfer efficiency

  • Airway inflammation

  • Airway response to medications

These tests are vital for diagnosing or managing lung conditions and can help tailor your treatment plan.

Is Lung Function Testing Right for You?

Consider a test if you:

  • Experience persistent shortness of breath or a chronic cough

  • Are prone to recurrent chest infections

  • Have a history of smoking

  • Are on a waiting list for lung function testing

  • Have prescribed inhalers but lack a clear diagnosis

  • Suspect you may have asthma

At Loughview Health, we offer a range of lung function tests to detect the presence of lung disease. We can also recommend tailored treatment plans or refer you to respiratory specialists as needed.

Types of Tests We Offer

Spirometry and Flow Volume Loops
Measures airway flow to detect narrowing or obstruction, aiding in diagnosing conditions like COPD and asthma.

DLCO (Carbon Monoxide Transfer Factor)
Assesses oxygen transfer efficiency in the lungs, diagnosing potential causes of breathlessness.

Bronchodilator Reversibility Tests
Evaluates your lung response to inhalers, often used to diagnose asthma and COPD.

FeNO (Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide)
Non-invasive assessment of airway inflammation, useful in diagnosing asthma.

Who Conducts the Tests?

All tests are conducted by a Lead Clinical Physiologist with over 15 years of experience, accredited to National and European standards by The Academy of Healthcare Science.

Preparing for Your Appointment

  • Notify us of any health conditions (e.g., recent surgery, active infections).

  • Bring all inhaled medications.

  • Avoid smoking, alcohol, and heavy meals on the day of testing.

  • Refrain from using bronchodilators for at least 12 hours before your test.

During your appointment, the physiologist will guide you through the tests to ensure a comfortable experience. Your results will be interpreted, and a report sent to your GP. A follow-up may be scheduled to discuss treatment options based on your results.

Note: Lung function tests do not detect cancer, and certain conditions like asthma may require follow-up testing if symptoms are not present during the initial test. 

Cost

 We offer two packages 

Suspected Asthma: Spirometry + Reversibility +FeNO + GP follow up - £350 (1 hour apt) – add DLCO for £200 (20min)

Suspected COPD: Spirometry + Reversibility + DLCO + GP follow up - £500 (75 min apt)- add Feno for £50

Individual pricing

Spirometry ( Includes slow and forced spirometry) + report £110

Reversibility + report £220

FeNO + report £50

Carbon monoxide gas transfer factor ( DLCO) + Spirometry ( DLCO cannot be undertaken without spirometry) + Report £330

Melissa Traynor- Halo Lung function LTD