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Respiratory Physiology

respiraotry physiology

Respiratory function tests are the most important tools in the diagnosis of lung disorders. The service provides the specialist with the information to prescribe optimal treatment and to assess its effectiveness.

The service is an outpatient based service and all investigations are carried out by highly qualified respiratory physiologists and reported by a Consultant in Respiratory Medicine.

Our Respiratory Department is well equipped and able to offer an extensive range of Cardio-Respiratory investigations including:

  • Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Testing (CPX)
  • Oxygen Assessment for Air Travel
  • Bronchial Challenge with Methacholine
  • Respiratory Physiotherapy
  • Pulmonary Rehabilitation
  • Full Lung Function and Reversibility
  • Spirometry/Flow Volume Loop
  • SpO2
  • Overnight SpO2
  • PEF / FEV1 and Home Study
  • Skin Prick Testing for Allergy
  • Sleep Studies including CPAP
  • Spirometry
  • 6 min walk test
  • CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure)

A fully developed and well established sleep screening and sleep apnoea service is available which can all be done at home; this includes assessment and treatment for obstructive sleep apnoea using nasal CPAP.

Our Team

  • Clinical Director of the Respiratory Department - Professor Margaret Johnson
  • Respiratory Physicians - Dr Howard Branley; Dr Dan Ornadel
  • Sleep Specialists - Dr Mike Polkey; Dr Dan Ornadell
  • Head of Department - Peter Price
  • Senior Cardio-Respiratory Physiologist - Christine Salosa
  • Senior Cardio-Respiratory Physiologist - Ali El-Ouardy
  • Respiratory Physiotherapist

Appointments & Enquiries
Patients are usually referred to this service by their general practitioner (GP) or hospital consultant.

For further information or to arrange an appointment please contact us on: 020 7078 3819

The department requires all requests to be accompanied by a letter from a medical practitioner, these can be faxed directly to the department on Fax: 020 7806 4081 or brought with you when you attend for your appointment.

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Routine Opening Hours are:

Monday-Thursday: 09.00 - 19.00
Friday: 09.00 - 18.00

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