Respiratory tests (lung testing)
Our respiratory service investigates diseases and other disorders of the lungs, including:
- lung cancer
- pulmonary nodules
- pleural effusion
- interstitial lung disease
- pulmonary embolism
- pulmonary hypertension
- asthma
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- bronchiectasis
- chronic cough
- haemoptysis
- occupational lung disorders
- respiratory infection
- pulmonary sarcoidosis
- pulmonary TB and LTBI
- home oxygen assessment
- chronic respiratory failure
- suspected sleep disordered breathing
Services
Rockhampton Hospital
- Spirometry (pre and post bronchodilator)
- Complex pulmonary and lung function testing
- DLCO/lung volume
- 6 minute walking test (6 MWT)
- Overnight oximetry (blood oxygen level test)
- Bronchoprovocation (testing to diagnose asthma)
- Flexible bronchoscopy
Gladstone Hospital
- Flexible bronchoscopy
- Spirometry
See also: SACCR (Sub Acute Chronic Care Rehabilitation)
- asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease education
- pulmonary rehabilitation
How to access this service
To access this service, your GP or medical practitioner will need to send a referral letter to the hospital.
If there is a waiting list, you will receive a confirmation letter and be advised on what to do next. If there is no waiting list, you will receive an appointment booking letter or we will contact you to arrange a suitable time for your appointment.
If you are an inpatient in hospital you may be referred to this service by a hospital clinician.
Last updated: 23 June 2020
