Pulmonary Function Test Referral

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Suggested Investigations:
Unexplained Cough	Full Pulmonary Function Tests +/- FeNO Plus Histamine, Saline or Mannitol Challenge
Unexplained Dyspnoea	Full Pulmonary Function Tests ± Airway Resistance (RAW) Capillary Blood Gases
Suspected Asthma	Full Pulmonary Function Tests and FeNO Plus Histamine, Saline or Mannitol Challenge
To Exclude Significant Sleep Disordered Breathing	Home Oximetry overnight Capillary Blood Gases
Scuba Diving Medical	Full Pulmonary Function Tests Plus Saline Challenge or Mannitol challenge tests
Allergic Rhinitis	Skin Prick Tests (common inhaled allergens)
Suspected Muscle Weakness	Full Pulmonary Function Tests Plus MIPS / MEPS and SNIP ± Maximum Voluntary Ventilation (MVV) Capillary Blood Gases 6 Minute Walk Test
To Assess Safety of Commercial Air Flight In Patients with Lung Disease	High Altitude Simulation Test (HAST). Involves breathing 15% oxygen for 30 minutes
Oxygen in the home assessment	Capillary Blood Gases 6 Minute Walk test


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