Should I get first spirometry test tomorrow with a runny nose, sore throat, aches and pains? Advice please friends!!

[Ticks]

It’s not full on flu but I definitely don’t feel too hot.

Tomorrow is my first appointment with the pulmonologist and I’m having all the lung function tests done first when I arrive.

So is this going to skew allmy results? What should I do? (Also note that appointment is costing me a decent whack)

Advice please friends!

[Carnival567]

I should ring them up and ask.

[Hidden]

It usually says on my appointment form that if one is experiencing cold,flu or chest infection symptoms, not to attend. Can you judge for yourself if your ‘puffing power’ is not up o your usual standard? If it was mr I would not go but I would let them know.

[Patsy164]

Hi Ticks I would be inclined to get another appointment as if you are under the weather the actual force they make you blow will certainly not do you any good and the results will show a worse reading. I normally rebook when I am ill. If you was just going to find out results all well and good but not a test. Xx 😊

[Whitechinchilla]

Hi Ticks.

If I had those symptoms I would ask to reschedule. You need your results to reflect when your health is as good as it can be. Good wishes.

[Angelsstar in reply to Whitechinchilla]

Very true Whitechinchilla the one I had middle of last year I was having a

Exercberation not infection-but the lung team nurse had come out and said after sounding my chest to take 35mgs of prednisone to control and help breathing difficulties. So I still had test done ✅ however when I went to see my consultant he told me that if you were on antibiotics or steroids you could get a incorrect result so YES ring them up good luck 🤞🤞🤞

[O2Trees]

Yes, it will skew your results so rebook. I was told this recently by the Royal Brompton before my first appointment - it was disappointing. But they said I needed to have a test reflecting the best I could be.

[Ticks]

Thanks everyone. I am worse today with blocked nose and headache so I’m going to take all of your advice and ring them as soon as they are open. I hope I don’t have to wait a long time for a new appointment 😫

[Whitechinchilla in reply to Ticks]

Take good care of yourself and get better soon. Things will work out for you, they always do. Good wishes

[Ticks in reply to Whitechinchilla]

Thanks so much, still sick here, was totally man down today! I’ve been able to rebook for a fortnight’s time, so not too bad in the end. If I had gone today there’s no way the results could be right as I’m pretty sure I’ve got flu... xx

[Whitechinchilla in reply to Ticks]

Good, so you have time to recover well then. Take good care. Hope you soon feel better.

[Caspiana]

Definitely wait till better. xx 😃

[Candyred]

Is there a number you can call on the appointment letter? Maybe give them a phone have a chat .. if your not feeling yourself then I wouldn’t be going anywhere .. x

[Ticks in reply to Candyred]

I know, who wants to be around someone all snotty and snuffling?! 🤣😫 I stayed in bed today and tried not to pass on my germs to my baby.