I'm due to have the test next month Slightly concerned that I am not supposed to take my inhalers ( Ventolin and Trimbow ) for 48hours before the test.
Not sure if I will be able to attend- especially as its early morning.
Can anyone help please?
Thank you.
I had spirometry test last June and I take Trimbo 6.45am was told the only one not to take was the blue one but to bring it with me in case needed if I were you I'd either ring drs about it it still take trimbow if its early morning x
The usual requirement is not to take your bronchodilator (blue one), but to take preventers as usual. The NHS guide is here: nhs.uk/conditions/spirometry/ . Typically, you may be asked to do one test without the reliever and then repeat after your normal dose of blue inhaler. The change in results is a useful benchmark when working out how effective your treatment is.
Some people take preventer inhalers combined with a long-acting reliever though, which can affect the test. Trimbow is one of these combination inhalers (actually has three different medications in it), which will be why Palma was asked not to take it beforehand if possible.
Palma - I agree with other advice here. Just make sure you tell them if you've needed to take something and that they've recorded that - you want to avoid it looking like a test on inhalers was done off inhalers as it won't reflect your asthma.
Not taking inhalers is standard. Got my test on Monday. They want to measure your lung function without 'enhancement' from inhalers.
Hello,If you feel you can't go without your usual dose of inhaler than it is still worth attending the test. I've done lung function with and without x
I had a lung function test done recently I accidentally took my Trimbo, he went ahead with the test but told me I might need it redone as won’t be a true reading, you are not supposed to take inhaler the morning of your test that is a standard request,
i had the same information when I did my test a few months ago - read it again carefully as mine said I should take a ventolin if possible - as long as you advise them then they can make the necessary notes - you get a nebuliser of ventolin half way thru the test
I’d ring them and check Palma. When I had mine I had to stop the preventer 24 hrs before and I was asked not to take the blue inhaler within 4 hours of the test. When I got into the test room I was asked if I had taken the blue one.
It’s best to try to go without if you can as this lets people know how your lungs/airways function without the help of inhalers which in turn helps them to assess which medications you need.
I remember my breathing not being good at all on the journey there - and typically the taxi driver must have had a cigarette in the car before we got in. I kept myself calm by telling myself I had my blue inhaler with me should I go into a full on attack. Once the test started I was ok and reassured that I was in a good place should something go wrong. But boy, did I notice a difference (and rush of relief) when it came to the reversibility part of the test.
You need to talk to them, as I have found it varies a bit between clinics.
They generally want you not to take inhalers for certain periods beforehand, the exact periods varies between clinics, but want you to keep safe. Obviously this can be contradictory, hence when you have difficulty being off your inhalers, you need to chat it through with them, as the correct answer is judgmental based on your particular medical condition.
Most important thing is always to keep yourself safe.
I would give the department a phone call and explain your concerns and see what they say.
Regards
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