At The London Clinic Lung Centre, we understand the importance of early detection and proactive care when it comes to lung health. Our Lung Health Check is a comprehensive service designed to assess your lung function, identify early features of lung disease including lung cancer, and provide personalised advice to safeguard your respiratory health. Whether you’re experiencing symptoms, have a history of smoking, a family history of lung disease, or simply want peace of mind, our expert-led team is here to support you every step of the way.
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What is a Lung Health Check?
A Lung Health Check at The London Clinic Lung Centre is a comprehensive assessment designed to identify potential lung conditions early and give you clear answers. It combines a consultation with a respiratory specialist and advanced diagnostic tests to assess your lung health.
By bringing expert review and diagnostics together, most patients can complete their assessment and receive results in a single visit, helping you understand next steps quickly and with confidence.
Who is the Lung Health Check for?
Our Lung Health Check is ideal for anyone concerned about their lung health, particularly those who:
- Have a history of smoking or exposure to second-hand smoke.
- Work in environments with dust, chemicals, or pollutants.
- Experience symptoms such as a persistent cough, shortness of breath, or reduced exercise tolerance.
- Have a family history of lung disease or lung cancer.
What’s included in the Lung Health Check?
Our Lung Health Check is a fixed-price service (£1,395) and includes:
Step 1 Initial consultation with a Respiratory Consultant
You’ll have a 30-minute consultation to discuss your symptoms, medical history, and any relevant risk factors such as smoking, occupational exposure, or family history of lung disease.
Step 2 Diagnostic tests
All patients will undergo lung function tests to assess how well their lungs are working. These may include spirometry, FeNO testing to detect airway inflammation, and reversibility testing if inhalers are involved.
Your consultant may also recommend a low-dose CT scan to check for nodules, tumours, or early signs of lung disease. The scan is quick, painless, and uses minimal radiation. If your consultant decides a CT scan isn’t needed, the cost of the scan will be refunded.
Step 3 Results, next steps and follow-up
Your consultant will review your results, often on the same day, and explain any findings during your follow-up consultation. If anything concerning is identified, they’ll discuss next steps with you, which may include further tests, treatment options, or referral to another specialist within The London Clinic.
Why choose our Lung Health Check?
- Identify potential lung conditions, including early signs of lung cancer, COPD, and other respiratory diseases, when treatment can be most effective.
- Complete your consultation, tests and follow-up on the same day where possible, with most results available immediately - reducing waiting times and unnecessary visits.
- Receive tailored advice based on your symptoms, risk factors and test results, supported by a multidisciplinary team of respiratory consultants, radiologists, oncologists and thoracic specialists.
- Leave with a clear understanding of your results and, if needed, a straightforward plan for further tests, treatment or ongoing care.
What are the risk factors for lung disease?
Several factors can impact lung health, including:
- Smoking: Tobacco, cannabis, or vaping use, as well as exposure to second-hand smoke.
- Air pollution: Exposure to outdoor pollutants or indoor irritants like fumes or chemicals.
- Occupational hazards: Inhalation of harmful substances such as asbestos, silica, or industrial dust.
- Respiratory infections: Repeated or severe infections that may damage lung tissue.
- Genetic predisposition: A family history of lung diseases such as alpha-1 anti-trypsin deficiency.
- Pre-existing conditions: Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, reflux, or allergies that may be associated with lung disease.
Why patients choose The London Clinic Lung Centre
Our lung centre brings together a wide range of specialities and collective experience to provide a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating lung conditions. Working collaboratively, our world-class teams deliver personalised care at every stage, ensuring each patient receives the highest standard of treatment in a supportive, streamlined environment.
World-class lung treatment
Our specialists work at the forefront of modern lung diagnostics and treatments, helping deliver exceptional care for chest conditions.
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Patient care is central to everything we do, with tailored treatment plans and support at every step.
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Our multidisciplinary teams work as one to provide a seamless, stress-free experience from consultation to follow-up.
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Take the first step towards better lung health. Contact The London Clinic Lung Centre today to book your Lung Health Check.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Get answers to questions you may have about accessing world-class treatment at The London Clinic.
The Lung Health Check is a fixed-price service at £1,395.
No, this service is only available as a self-pay option.
If your consultant determines that a CT scan isn’t necessary, the cost of the scan will be refunded to you.
A CT (computed tomography) scan uses X-rays to create detailed images of the inside of your body. The scanner is a doughnut-shaped ring, and you’ll lie on a table that moves through the ring to capture images. CT scans are excellent for showing soft tissue, air, fluid, bone, and blood vessels, making them ideal for detecting lung abnormalities.
- You’ll lie on a table that moves through the CT scanner.
- The scan is painless and usually takes around 15 minutes, though you should allow 30-45 minutes for preparation and aftercare.
- You may be asked to hold your breath briefly during the scan to ensure clear images.
Your CT scan will be reviewed by a specialist radiologist, and the results will be discussed with you during your follow-up consultation. Most patients receive their results the same day. You can also request a copy of your images from the radiology team.
If your results indicate a potential issue, your consultant will discuss the next steps with you, which may include further tests, treatment options, or referrals to other specialists within The London Clinic.