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CAN SPIRO REadings be affected by a cold and cough

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Hi

I have just had a very low fev1 reading on my spirometry and the consultant reported i had obstructive spirometry and recommended Tostair inhaler. But i had a rrally bad cold and cough virus at the time and wondered if that might have caused the low reqding as ai dont really have any symptoms of copd apart from slight shortness of breath if i walk up a hill or lots of stairs. Does anybody out there know?

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Mandy6513

Yes it would affect it and im surprised they did it to be honest

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Nottobad

It depends on the person doing it. As I have a permanent cough. I have never had anyone refuse to do it.

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sarahlovedaypalmer in reply to Nottobad

Will have it redone when i am better anyway. Sorry you have a oermanent cough that must be horrible... :-/

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Huffnpuff73

Yes it cani had one with a chest infection and mucus but they still did it

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sarahlovedaypalmer in reply to Huffnpuff73

Ok thanks v much, will ask to have it redone

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sarahlovedaypalmer in reply to Huffnpuff73

Thanks v much. I dont think the doc heard me when i told him i had a bad cold

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diesel12

Just had mine refused as a slight crackle so I would suggest it's not the best idea.

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sarahlovedaypalmer in reply to diesel12

Thanks for your response, think i will ask to have it redone once my chest cold is over!

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Buzzytruk

Hi......my Gp says no spyro till 6 weeks after the cold / chest infection is fully gone. Otherwise you get false results.

Jo.

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Caspiana

Hello sarahlovedaypalmer . Yes. In my very humble opinion. My consultant would postpone my spiro if I have a cold because we both know that would bring the numbers down. xx

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