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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 …
Breathing and lung function tests
Getting ready for your breathing test
Tests to measure your breathing
… test results, to track your progress. Tests include: peak flow test spirometry and bronchodilator responsiveness …
Spirometry and bronchodilator responsiveness testing
… blood pressure pulmonary hypertension pulmonary embolism pneumothorax recent surgery on the brain, middle ear, …
Lung volume test
… last reviewed: 1 January 2020 Next review due: 1 January 2023 … Find information about what a lung volume test is used …
Gas transfer (or TLco) test
Respiratory muscle tests
Exhaled carbon monoxide test
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 …
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) …