Spirometry Protect (protecting your long-term health)

Your surgery is participating in a new regional programme designed to better support individuals with their lifestyle, medications, physical health and mental wellbeing. If you have received this text, you have been prioritised as someone who may benefit from this particular support service.

What am I being offered?

The new spirometry protect programme is designed to empower patients to have access to spirometry.

Spirometry is a simple and common test that measures how well your lungs are working. It checks how much air you can breathe in and out, and how quickly you can exhale.

The test helps your doctor diagnose conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other lung problems. The results will help your doctor decide on the best treatment for you.

What do I need to do?

This is a free NHS support programme. To take part simply fill in the attached questionnaire.

How will this programme benefit me?

This service is linked to your health record, meaning that the questions contained within your portal directly relate to an existing health problem or risk that you may have. Receiving a spirometry diagnosis offers several important benefits to you as a patient:

  • Accurate Diagnosis: Spirometry helps your doctor accurately diagnose lung conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other respiratory issues, allowing for targeted treatment.
  • Early Detection: The test can detect lung problems at an early stage, even before you notice symptoms, helping you to manage or treat conditions sooner.
  • Improved Quality of Life: By understanding your lung function, your doctor can recommend lifestyle changes or medications to improve your breathing, reduce symptoms, and enhance your overall quality of life.
  • Tailored Treatment: With the results, your healthcare provider can offer personalised treatments, such as inhalers or other medications, to manage your specific condition effectively.
  • Avoiding Complications: Early and accurate diagnosis with spirometry helps prevent the worsening of lung conditions and reduces the risk of complications, such as severe breathing problems or hospitalisations.Patients that have received spirometry in the last 12 months that have underlying lung problems are 40% less likely to have an emergency admission into hospital.

Your Voice Matters

Please take a moment to fill out a short questionnaire using the portal below. This will help us understand your personal preferences, any additional needs you may have and your wishes in relation to ongoing communication.

You will need your NHS number (provided in the text you received) and your date of birth to access your portal.