Post-bronchodilator (SABA) Spirometry
Take four puffs of blue Salbutamol inhaler 20 minutes before appointment.
Avoid smoking for 24 hours prior to appointment.
No heavy meal for at least 2 hours before the test.
No vigorous exercise for 30 minutes prior to the test.
Wear loose comfortable clothing (not restrictive).
Go to the toilet before test to empty bladder.
Spirometry with reversibility
Do not take blue Salbutamol inhaler for 4 hours prior to the test.
Do not take long-acting bronchodilator inhaler for 8 hours prior to the test (e.g. Fostair, Seretide, Symbicort, Duoresp, Relvar, Fobumix, Flutiform).
Do not take Spiriva, Spiolto, Trimbow, Trelegy, Anoro, Incruse, Duaklir, Eklira inhaler for 36 hours prior to the test.
Bring blue Salbutamol inhaler and spacer to the appointment.
Avoid smoking for 24 hours prior to the appointment.
No heavy meal for at least 2 hours before the test.
No vigorous exercise for 30 minutes prior to the test.
Wear loose comfortable clothing (not restrictive).
Go to the toilet before test to empty bladder.