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This clinic provides a comprehensive respiratory assessment, led entirely by Professor Andrew Smith, Consultant Respiratory Physician.
The focus is on understanding your symptoms, reviewing previous investigations, and determining whether further tests are required — with clear explanation throughout.
Breathlessness assessment
Breathlessness assessment
Assessment of unexplained or persistent breathlessness, including symptoms that continue despite previous investigations or cardiology review.
Asthma and airway disease
Asthma and airway disease
Assessment of asthma diagnosis, symptom control, triggers, inhaler technique, and discussion of modern treatment approaches where appropriate.
Chronic cough
Chronic cough
Structured assessment of cough lasting more than eight weeks, particularly where symptoms have not responded to initial treatments.
Sleep-related breathing problems
Sleep-related breathing problems
Assessment of snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, and suspected obstructive sleep apnoea.
Post-viral and post-COVID symptoms
Post-viral and post-COVID symptoms
Evaluation of persistent respiratory symptoms following viral illness, including COVID-19, with a focus on identifying treatable contributors and providing reassurance.
Diagnostic investigations
Diagnostic investigations
Where appropriate, rapid access is available to a comprehensive respiratory diagnostic service, including:
Full pulmonary function testing (complete lung function assessment)
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)
Bronchial challenge testing
FeNO measurement
Sleep studies
Imaging review and onward referral where required
Investigations are recommended selectively and explained clearly.
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