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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
… dioxide. A high level of carbon dioxide may mean that your breathing is shallow at night and you may benefit from using … , your blood gases will be checked again while you are breathing in extra oxygen. The oxygen is delivered by small … of an aeroplane during a flight. That means you’ll be breathing reduced levels of oxygen, just as you would on a …
Tests to measure your exercise capacity
… Tests to measure your exercise capacity Lung problems can make it harder to do day-to-day activities. Exercise capacity tests can be used to measure what people … during the test. You will also wear a face mask that will record your breathing as you exercise. A CPET can be …
Tests to measure your breathing during sleep
… when you’re awake or have a headache in the morning, this may be explained by things that happen while you’re asleep. … levels high carbon dioxide levels sometimes a loved one may have seen you hold your breath during sleep. If you have these symptoms, you may need one or more of these sleep tests. Your doctor may …
Holidays and travel if you have OSA
… Holidays and travel if you have OSA If you have OSA and use a CPAP machine, travelling can take a bit more … for home use with CPAP. Next: Further information about OSA View this information as a PDF (535KB) You must have …
Further information for OSA
… Further information for OSA General support Asthma + Lung UK helpline Our friendly … 0300 222 5800 Hope2Sleep Support for people living with OSA and sales of CPAP accessories. www.hope2sleep.co.uk 0300 … support There are no specific benefits for people with OSA, but you may qualify for some general benefits and …
CPAP problems and solutions
… CPAP problems and solutions On this page I have a nasal mask and air comes out of my mouth at night I or my … wearing the mask Print this page On this page I have a nasal mask and air comes out of my mouth at night I or my … settles down after a week or so. If not, try a nasal spray or ask your sleep clinic. Heated humidification may …