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The Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth has one of the most revolutionary and innovative Respiratory Units - dedicated to diagnosing all respiratory disorders.
Staffed by some of the finest physiologists and consultants we offer expert care in a calm and caring environment as well as fast and accurate diagnosis using the latest state-of-the-art equipment.
The high skilled team specialise in treating conditions such as asthma,. chronic obstructive airways disease and allergies. All test results are normally available within 24 hours.
The department also includes a dedicated Sleep Clinic, which assesses and treats patient with disturbed sleep patterns, specifically caused by obstructive sleep apnoea. Please see our separate Sleep Unit leaflet or our website (www.thesleepunit.org.uk) for full details.
Our medical team includes a Consultant Chest Physician, a Consultant Physician in Sleep and strong links with a Respiratory Specialist Physiotherapist, Pulmonary Radiologist and a Dietician.
It is now universally recognised that all patients with chronic lung disorders, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma should have regular respiratory tests.
Assessments can also be done as a post-operative investigation of a lung disorder to avert any future complications. Occupational and smoking related disorders can also be evaluated to identify the best treatment plan.
We also offer a comprehensive skin allergy testing service to identify airborne substances responsible for allergies such as hay fever.
With our unparalleled flexibility and expertise we offer our patients the ultimate standard of care and treatment.
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