Respiratory Investigation Unit - Royal North Shore Hospital

The Respiratory Investigation Unit uses various tests to measure respiratory function (how your lungs are working). We may be asked to help diagnose reasons for shortness of breath or to monitor treatment for breathing disorders.

We care for people with a great variety of respiratory diseases and see others having chemotherapy or surgery to establish and monitor their breathing.

• List of current medications  
• Referral

We see mostly adults but some children over the age of 7 as long as they can follow instructions. If no English speaking an interpreter may be required. Test take between 1/2 an hour and 1 1/2 hours depending on what is required. You may be asked to withhold certain breathing medications before the test.

GP referral           
Medical referral

Respiratory Investigation Unit referral form

Can transport be organised for people to attend?

Transport needs to be organised by the patient

Is there a cost to patients to attend the clinic?

There is no cost if you have a medicare card the tests will be bulk billed. If you are ineligible for a medicare card you will be expected to pay before testing. Price depends on the tests ordered.