Investigations by Dr. Anirban Maitra

Manchester Child Lung Clinic

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Tuesday: 6.30pm - 8.30pm

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Friday: 2pm - 8pm

Manchester Paediatric Chest Clinic

One stop clinic for all paediatric respiratory problems

Manchester Paediatric Chest Clinic

One stop clinic for all paediatric respiratory problems

Manchester Paediatric Chest Clinic

One stop clinic for all paediatric respiratory problems

Manchester Paediatric Chest Clinic

One stop clinic for all paediatric respiratory problems

Investigations

Although a number of investigations can be conducted at the clinic providing prompt answers , some complex medical investigations may need to be conducted at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. Here I list a few of the investigations that I judiciously undertake to reach a diagnosis.

Investigations

Chest X Ray

Chest X Ray

Baseline bloods, allergy and immunity investigations

Baseline bloods, allergy and immunity investigations

Basic lung function testing (Spirometry)

Basic lung function testing (Spirometry)

Chest CT scan

Chest CT scan

Exercise challenge tests, reversibility assessments (bronchodilator responsiveness), Lung volumes, Transfer factor

Exercise challenge tests, reversibility assessments (bronchodilator responsiveness), Lung volumes, Transfer factor)

Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO)

Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO)

Flexible fibreoptic bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage, dynamic airway assessments and airway brushings

Flexible fibreoptic bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage, dynamic airway assessments and airway brushings

Complex CT Scan of chest and CT angiogram

Complex CT Scan of chest and CT angiogram

Sleep studies – oximetry and more complex polysomnography

Sleep studies – oximetry and more complex polysomnography

Complex respiratory investigations usually undertaken at the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital (NHS referral is needed)

pH study and impedance study for gastroesophageal reflux

pH study and impedance study for gastroesophageal reflux

Sweat test (for diagnosing Cystic Fibrosis) and CF Gene analysis

Sweat test (for diagnosing Cystic Fibrosis) and CF Gene analysis

Nasal ciliary brushings and nasal nitric oxide (for primary ciliary dyskinesia)

Nasal ciliary brushings and nasal nitric oxide (for primary ciliary dyskinesia)

Speech and language assessments for swallowing issues (Videoflouroscopy)

Speech and language assessments for swallowing issues (Videoflouroscopy)