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About Us
Our Respiratory and Sleep Investigations Department is staffed by a team of skilled respiratory and sleep physiologists dedicated to providing comprehensive diagnostic services and treatments for a variety of respiratory and sleep-related conditions.
Our Services
Respiratory Diagnostic Tests
We offer a range of advanced diagnostic tests to assess lung function and identify respiratory conditions. Our tests include:
- Spirometry – Measures airflow to detect lung conditions such as asthma and COPD.
- Gas Transfer Testing – Evaluates the lungs’ ability to transfer oxygen into the blood.
- Static Lung Volumes – Determines lung capacity to assess for diseases that affect lung volumes.
- Reversibility Testing – Assesses response to bronchodilators to diagnose asthma and other conditions.
- Bronchial Challenge – Tests for airway hyperresponsiveness, commonly used in asthma diagnosis.
- Hypoxic Challenge – Simulates low-oxygen environments to assess suitability for high-altitude exposure e.g. air travel.
- Respiratory Muscle Function – Evaluates the strength of the muscles involved in breathing.
- Cardio-Pulmonary Exercise Testing – Measures heart and lung response during exercise to diagnose and assess conditions affecting physical capacity.
Sleep Investigations
Our sleep investigations help diagnose and manage sleep disorders, including sleep-disordered breathing. We provide:
- Home Sleep Tests – Convenient at-home testing options include overnight oximetry and limited polysomnography for assessing sleep quality and identifying issues.
- CPAP Treatment – We offer continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy to treat patients with sleep-disordered breathing conditions, including obstructive sleep apnea.
Locations Information
Our department operates across two sites:
- Craigavon Area Hospital – Ground Floor
- Daisy Hill Hospital – Fourth Floor
Appointments
Attendance at the Respiratory and Sleep Investigations Department is by appointment only.
Contact details
Respiratory Investigations: 028 37 562443
Sleep Investigations: 028 37 562483
Patient Feedback
We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and continually improving our services. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us enhance our patients’ experiences. After your appointment we encourage you to share any thoughts or suggestions on how we can better serve you and others in the future.
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Useful links
Further information and links to videos are available on their relevant pages.