What is Farnham Respiratory Network?
How Farnham Respiratory Network can help you...
Spirometry is a critical service in respiratory healthcare, offering several benefits to patients.
Firstly, it can provide an early diagnosis of respiratory conditions such as asthma and COPD. Early diagnosis can lead to prompt treatment, reducing the risk of complications and enhancing patients’ quality of life.
Secondly, spirometry testing provides a baseline of data that can be used to monitor the progress of respiratory conditions over time. It allows healthcare professionals to determine the effectiveness of treatment strategies and make necessary adjustments to optimise patient outcomes.
Moreover, spirometry can help patients better understand their condition. It provides tangible, quantifiable data about lung function, which can encourage patients to adhere to treatment plans and make beneficial lifestyle changes.
For individuals with occupational exposure to substances that can damage the lungs, spirometry can be used as a preventive measure. Regular spirometry tests can help detect early signs of occupational lung disease, enabling timely intervention.
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How Farnham PCN delivers Farnham Respiratory Network...
This service is delivered by the Farnham Respiratory Network. Spirometry tests are conducted by trained healthcare professionals, such as respiratory nurses or technicians. They ensure the test is performed correctly, interpret the results, and communicate these to the patient’s primary care physician or respiratory specialist for further management.
In order to access the Farnham Respiratory Network Spirometry service, you must be referred by a healthcare professional.
The Farnham Respiratory Network also offers a FENO service – click here for more information.
