What is cabin test please?

[OAKENGRANGE]

[chellshock]

Sorry I cant answer your question but would be interested to know

[libby7827]

Hi, it's part of the specialised computerised lung function tests carried out, normally, in a hospital setting. You sit inside and blow into the apparatus in certain ways and the results are recorded and analysed by the computer. Sorry, this sounds a feeble explanation, but hope this gives you an idea! Here's a link to an image of the cabin:-

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[OAKENGRANGE in reply to libby7827]

Thank you libbyxxx

[jandan]

Oh there was one of those at Stepping Hills I went in it once next time I went it had broken down and I don't think it has been fixed yet

[OAKENGRANGE in reply to jandan]

Lol Jandenxx

[Hidden]

I had a cabin test. For me, very necessary to concentrate on what is being asked. Nothing to be bothered about apart from that.

[OAKENGRANGE in reply to Hidden]

I wonder if thats the one where you blow down the pipe and then it suddenly blows back at you, I had that happen to me and I jumped out of my skin,xxxxxx

[phillips1 in reply to OAKENGRANGE]

That sounds like the one I had Gene. Breathe though the tube they said, then the buggers blocked the tube. Instant panic! Like many COPD sufferers I am claustrophobic and I hated that cabinet.

Bobby xxx

[OAKENGRANGE in reply to phillips1]

I see what you mean Bobby, at least I will be prepared for it next timexx

[Hidden]

I assume this is whole body plethysmography! Feel free to google,

Kevin

[OAKENGRANGE in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Kevixx

[katieoxo60]

I would explain it as a walk-in glass box for doing breathing tests. It is a more modern gadget which not all hospitals have. It,s easier in my opinion for the patient to use than the old way but I am sure not everyone would agree. It does have a technical name as stated above.

[OAKENGRANGE in reply to katieoxo60]

Thank you Katie, I think the one I went in was older as it was a small room, not a glass boxGenexxx

[Hidden]

I've been in something like that, after going in once I had to use a nebuliser then go back in again and repeat the exercise, does this sound right?

[OAKENGRANGE in reply to Hidden]

I think it was an older one as it was a small room not a glass box, thank you slade.Genexxxx

[Hidden]

do you have to go to have that more than once or does it depend on where you live?

Peta

[OAKENGRANGE in reply to Hidden]

So far, I have had it once at my first appointment with Consultant, since then I have had Bronchoscopy and CT scan with contrast in veins, I have my 2nd appointment this Thursday with Consultant for all the results, if I have that particular test again I will let you know.Genexxxxx

[Hidden in reply to OAKENGRANGE]

Thank you

[scrobbitty in reply to Hidden]

I've done the test three times, Peta, I think it may depend on the severity and the actual condition that you have - mines emphysema and very high severity.

[Hidden in reply to scrobbitty]

Thanks.

I also have emphysema but I think it is only mild.

I have made an appointment with my GP nurse for next Tuesday to ask her loads of questions, included in that will be what level am I on.

Peta

[Puffthemagicdragon]

I have had it done once. I have very severe emphysema Stage 4 so having it done more than once seems to be down to the consultant and the hospital. I'll ask mine if they do any more later on.

[Hidden in reply to Puffthemagicdragon]

Thank you

[katieoxo60]

The one I went in was a brand new one donated to our hospital for research purpose so was the most upto date with glass sides, I've never seen one of the older models.It's not a good method if you are claustrophobic I found it quite confining, when you need to be relaxed to get good results.I also think it depends on the severity of illness as to whether they use this method.