Our respiratory specialists carry out a range of tests on all patients using the most up-to-date equipment available. Our team works to diagnose and manage respiratory disorders.
We also help treat respiratory-related sleep disorders.Learn more about how we can help to diagnose sleep-related conditions and manage your sleep health.
Our expert respiratory team includes:
- Respiratory consultants
- Respiratory technicians
- Clinical nurse specialists
- Physiotherapists
Who we treat
Our investigative respiratory service offers tests for a number of conditions including:
- asthma
- allergies
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
- bronchitis
- lung cancer
- lung disease caused by cigarettes
- pneumonia
- lung fibrosis
- sarcoidosis
Contact your GP for a referral if you have any of the following symptoms and would like to be checked out by our team:
- breathlessness
- persistent cough
- chest infection
- fatigue
- allergies
- unable to exercise
Services
At Hermitage Clinic, we offer reversibility tests and muscle strength tests. We also carry out a number of tests to help check for allergies, as well as the quality of your lungs and breathing ability. These include:
Mannitol challenge test
A mannitol challenge test measures how sensitive your lungs are. It can help your doctor review symptoms such as coughs, chest tightness and shortness of breath.
Skin prick test
A skin prick test measures your sensitivity to common air allergens such as pollen or dust mites.
Pulmonary function test
A pulmonary function test measures how well your lungs are working.
Insurance
Not all services are covered by health insurance. To find out if you're covered, contact your health insurance provider before your visit.
Visit our Health insurance and self-pay page for more information.
Payment
If you do not have health insurance or your health plan does not cover the full cost, you will need to pay on the day of your visit.
You might be able to claim fees on your insurance.
If you need to submit an insurance excess or pay inpatient fees after a stay at the Hermitage Clinic, you can pay your bill online.
