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Our Airway Inflammation Testing Services

Lung inflammation does not always announce itself loudly, but left unmanaged, it affects your quality of life, your fitness, and your ability to breathe comfortably at rest and during activity. Our respiratory testing service goes well beyond a basic peak flow reading.

FeNO Breathing Test
FeNO Breathing Test

FeNO, Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide, is a chemical marker of airway inflammation associated with conditions such as asthma. Measuring it accurately requires medical-grade equipment, and our clinic is equipped to do exactly that.

Lung Volume & Airflow Assessment
Lung Volume & Airflow Assessment

Using specialised respiratory devices, we measure your total lung volumes and how quickly you can exhale air, to assess whether there is any obstruction in your airways.

Blood Oxygen Measurement
Blood Oxygen Measurement

We measure the volume of oxygen in your blood using medical-grade devices, summarise the findings clearly, and flag any readings that require urgent attention or specialist follow-up.

Asthma Confirmation & Management: Existing Patients
Asthma Confirmation & Management: Existing Patients

For patients already diagnosed with asthma, our testing service offers clinical confirmation of your diagnosis, a review of your inhaler technique, and an assessment of whether your current steroid dosage is appropriate.

Inhaler Technique & Dosage Review
Inhaler Technique & Dosage Review

Incorrect inhaler technique is far more common than most patients realise, and it significantly reduces the effectiveness of your medication. Our review ensures you are getting the full benefit of your prescribed treatment and that your dosage matches your current level of inflammation.

Urgent Referral Where Required
Urgent Referral Where Required

If your results indicate poorly controlled asthma or a level of airway inflammation requiring specialist input, we arrange prompt referral to an NHS or private respiratory consultant — a potentially life-saving step that a standard GP appointment might delay significantly.

Team & Mobile Testing: Sports Clubs & Organisations
Team & Mobile Testing: Sports Clubs & Organisations

For sports teams, training groups, or organisations that require respiratory testing for multiple individuals, our mobile hub can come to your training venue or workplace. Contact us directly for team testing availability and pricing.

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Meet Our Specialists

A dedicated team of experienced professionals focused on your health, comfort, and confidence.

Terry McManus
Terry McManus

Respiratory Consultant

Colette Lawless
Colette Lawless

Respiratory Consultant

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FAQs

Get quick answers to common questions about our services.

FeNO stands for Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide, a chemical marker found in exhaled breath that indicates the presence of eosinophilic airway inflammation, commonly associated with asthma. You simply breathe into a medical-grade device and the result gives your clinician a precise, objective measurement of inflammation in your airways, something that cannot be determined from symptoms alone or from a standard peak flow test.

An existing asthma diagnosis does not mean your treatment is currently optimised. A FeNO test can confirm whether your diagnosis is accurate, check whether your inhaler technique is delivering medication effectively, and assess whether your current steroid dose is higher than it needs to be. For parents of children with asthma in particular, the possibility of safely reducing steroid load based on clinical evidence rather than guesswork is significant.

Yes. Our testing is suitable for patients aged 5 and over, making it one of the most accessible specialist respiratory assessments available privately in Ireland for younger patients. Childhood asthma is frequently underdiagnosed or poorly managed. FeNO testing provides objective clinical data that removes uncertainty from both diagnosis and treatment.

If your airway inflammation levels indicate poorly controlled asthma or a respiratory condition requiring specialist input, we arrange prompt referral to an NHS or private respiratory consultant. This is not a box-ticking exercise; identifying poorly controlled asthma early and acting on it quickly is clinically important and in some cases, life-saving.

The single test gives you a clinical snapshot of your current airway inflammation. The 2-test package, two tests within a 6-month window, is designed for patients making changes to their medication or steroid dosage, allowing a follow-up test to confirm that inflammation remains adequately controlled after the adjustment. It is particularly useful for patients working to safely reduce their steroid inhaler dose.

Yes. For sports clubs, training groups, or organisations needing respiratory testing for multiple people, our mobile testing hub can attend your training venue or workplace directly. This is particularly relevant for competitive athletes where airway inflammation can significantly affect performance without obvious symptoms. Contact us directly to discuss team testing arrangements and pricing.

Dont ignore your respiratory health

Breathing difficulties are easy to dismiss until they start affecting your sleep, exercise, work, and daily comfort.

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