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Breath test

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Twiglet12
Twiglet12

My consultant has booked me in for a breath test to see if there is any infections, has anyone had one and should I be worried?

Thanks Twiglet12

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  • sheila70301
    sheila70301 Twiglet12

    Posted

    Never had a breath test. They check infection by a blood test usually.  I would rather have had a breath test.
  • Twiglet12
    Twiglet12

    Posted

    Hi thanks for the comments, the test that I am having is a Hydrogen breath test on Thursday 18 February 2016, the appointment can take up to 4 hours, I will let you know how I get on. Thanks Twiglet12
  • Stickinsect
    Stickinsect Twiglet12

    Posted

    I have no idea why my post was removed as only mentioned the breath test can be for testing on small intestinal bacteria overgrowth. Oh well. Anyway good luck with you test and hope it gives you the results you want and a way forward.
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