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Spirometry
Pre-appointment information
If you are booked for a spirometry appointment please ensure you follow these instructions:
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to rest.
- Bring all of your inhalers and spacer devices
- Avoid smoking 24 hours prior
- Avoid alcohol 4 hours prior,
- Avoid vigorous exercise prior,
- Avoid tight clothing,
- Empty your bladder prior.
- If you have had a chest infection in the past 6 weeks please cancel and contact reception to re-book.
By doing the above you will be helping to ensure valuable NHS appointment are not wasted.

