25 Molly Morgan Drive, East Maitland NSW 2323
(02) 4018 7506

Hunter Respiratory
and Sleep Centre

Services

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Lung Function Laboratory
We provide a comprehensive range of lung Function Tests and Allergy Tests below in our East Maitland Laboratory using cutting edge technologies and state-of-the-art brand new equipment.
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Full Screening/Monitoring Test (Spirometry, TLCO and/plethsmography)
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Spirometry only (pre and post BD)
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Bronchial Provocation Test
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Allergen Skin Prick Test (using 1-20 allergens)
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Exhaled Nitric Oxide
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Lung Function Tests
We provide a comprehensive range of complex lung Function Testing and Allergy Testing in our East Maitland Laboratory using cutting edge technologies and state-of-the-art brand new equipment.
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A number of tests are available in our lab which includes:
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Pulmonary function tests for screening or monitoring
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Spirometry with bronchodilator & gas transfer
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Including lung volumes (plethysmography)
Tests for Asthma (assessments for corticosteroid sensitive inflammation) and Allergy
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Airway hyperresponsiveness (Mannitol)
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Include flow-volume loops with spirometry
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Exhaled nitric oxide
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Skin prick tests to assess allergy to airborne allergens
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Maximal Respiratory Pressures to assess respiratory muscle strength (Mips/Meps)
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Six-minute walk test
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Respiratory and Sleep Consultations
We are pleased to offer a skilled and comprehensive consultation service, with particular areas of interest and expertise focusing on:
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Respiratory Consultations
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Airways Disease - COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis
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Respiratory tract infection & pneumonia
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Tuberculosis
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Interstitial Lung Disease
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Lung Cancer
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Pleural Disease
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Venous Thromboembolism
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Occupational and asbestos-related lung disease
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Pre-operative respiratory assessment
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Symptom-based investigation - cough, sputum production, shortness of breath, wheeze, non-cardiac chest pain.
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Investigation of X-ray or CT scan abnormalities - lung masses, or other changes of uncertain significance.
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Sleep Consultations and Tests
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Obstructive sleep apnoea
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Licencing reviews
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CPAP therapy review
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Central sleep apnoea
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Nocturnal respiratory failure
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Occupational licensing reviews
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Restless leg syndrome
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Insomnia
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Behavioural sleep disorders
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Narcolepsy
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To make an appointment for a consultation or sleep test, please send us an email here or call us at 02 4018 7506.
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