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Pneumothorax in children

Pneumothorax in children A pneumothorax happens when air leaks out of the lung. This page has information for parents and carers on pneumothorax in children. What is a pneumothorax? What causes …

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Tests to measure your breathing

… test results, to track your progress. Tests include: peak flow test spirometry and bronchodilator responsiveness …

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Spirometry and bronchodilator responsiveness testing

… blood pressure pulmonary hypertension pulmonary embolism pneumothorax recent surgery on the brain, middle ear, …

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Lung volume test

… last reviewed: 1 January 2020 Next review due: 1 January 2023 … Find information about what a lung volume test is used …

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Fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) test

… need to have other tests too, such as spirometry and a peak flow test . How should I prepare? Smoking before the FeNO … children). Some devices will make a sound to help keep the flow at the right level throughout the test. You may have to …

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Tests to measure your oxygen levels

… Tests to measure your oxygen levels Tests to check the level of oxygen in your blood can be helpful in diagnosing or … include: pulse oximetry blood gas test long term oxygen therapy (LTOT) assessment hypoxic challenge (fitness-to-fly) …