Lung Function Lab
at Loughview Health
Breathe Easier with Early Detection and Expert Testing
Lung disease affects 1 in 5 people and is one of the leading causes of death in Northern Ireland. If you’re experiencing symptoms like shortness of breath, chronic cough, or chest tightness, early diagnosis and treatment are key to preserving lung health and improving your quality of life.
Conditions like asthma and COPD are common, and while they can’t be cured, they are manageable with the right care. Accurate diagnosis helps your GP personalise your treatment and ensure you’re on the best path forward.
Lung function tests assess how well your lungs are working by measuring:
- Lung capacity
- Airflow in and out of the airways
- Oxygen transfer from lungs to blood
- Airway inflammation
- Response to inhaler medications
These tests are crucial for diagnosing or managing lung conditions and can guide your treatment plan.
Lung function testing may be right for you if you:
- Experience persistent breathlessness or chronic cough
- Have frequent chest infections
- Are a current or former smoker
- Are waiting for NHS lung testing
- Use prescribed inhalers without a clear diagnosis
- Suspect you may have asthma or COPD
At Loughview Health, we provide a comprehensive range of advanced lung function tests. Based on your results, we can advise on treatment, or refer you to a respiratory specialist if necessary.
Spirometry & Flow Volume Loops
Detects airway narrowing or obstruction to support diagnoses like asthma and COPD.
DLCO (Carbon Monoxide Transfer Factor)
Measures how efficiently your lungs transfer oxygen into the blood – essential for unexplained breathlessness.
Bronchodilator Reversibility Testing
Assesses your response to inhaler treatment – helpful in diagnosing asthma and COPD.
FeNO (Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide)
A simple, non-invasive test that measures airway inflammation – especially useful for diagnosing asthma.
All tests are conducted by our Lead Clinical Physiologist, Melissa Traynor, who has over 15 years of experience and is accredited by the Academy of Healthcare Science, meeting national and European standards.
Before your appointment:
- Inform us of any recent surgery or active infections
- Bring all inhalers or respiratory medications
- Avoid smoking, alcohol, and heavy meals that day
- Don’t use bronchodilators for at least 12 hours before testing
Our team will guide you through each test to ensure your comfort and understanding. A detailed report will be sent to your GP, and follow-up care arranged if needed.
Note: Lung function tests do not detect cancer, and in some cases (e.g. asthma), follow-up tests may be needed if symptoms aren’t present at the time of testing.
Packages
Suspected Asthma Package – £350
(Includes Spirometry, Reversibility, FeNO, GP follow-up – 1-hour appointment)
Add DLCO for £200 (additional 20 minutes)
Suspected COPD Package – £500
(Includes Spirometry, Reversibility, DLCO, GP follow-up – 75-minute appointment)
Add FeNO for £50
Individual Test Pricing
Spirometry (Slow & Forced) + Report – £110
Reversibility Test + Report – £220
FeNO + Report – £50
DLCO + Spirometry + Report – £330
(DLCO cannot be performed without spirometry)
