ATS Pulmonary Function Laboratory Manual

chapter  3

Appendix 3. 2 Example of Patient Preparation Instructions for an Initial Diagnostic PF Test

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Report to ______________ on date:_______________.

2. Do not take (if possible) the following medications prior to your appointment: A. Inhaled bronchodilators • Short-acting for 4–8 hours: (albuterol, salbutamol) • Long-acting for 12–24 hours (formoterol, salmeterol) Ultra long-acting agents for 24–48 hours (indacterol, vilanterol) B. Anticholinergics

• Short acting for 6 hours (Atrovent) • Long-acting for 48 hours (tiotropium)

3. Take as usual the following medications: A. Theophylline preparations (Theo-Dur, Slobid, Slo-phyllin, Theolair, Quibron, Uniphyl, etc.) B. Inhaled and oral steroid preparations (Advair, Beclovent, Vanceril, Respihaler, Azmacort, Aerobid, Flovent, Pulmocort, Prednisone, Medrol). 4. If you have questions or problems contact the Pulmonary Function Laboratory at ###-####.

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