Our respiratory service provides specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support for people with respiratory conditions. We care for patients with both long‑term and acute breathing problems, helping them to manage symptoms, improve quality of life and maintain independence.

We care for patients at Royal Bolton Hospital, with additional support from colleagues at The Christie and Wythenshawe for those receiving treatment or assessment for lung cancer.

Our team of specialist respiratory nurses and physiotherapists deliver a wide range of care, including hospital‑at‑home support, home visits, condition management, home oxygen assessments and reviews, pulmonary rehabilitation, and specialist respiratory clinics.

What to expect at your outpatient appointment

Appointments usually last between 30 and 60 minutes. During your visit you may:

• Discuss your symptoms and medical history
• Undergo breathing tests (e.g. spirometry)
• Have investigations such as chest X‑ray, oxygen assessment, or blood tests
• Meet members of the specialist team depending on your needs

Please bring:

• Your current medications or an up‑to‑date medication list
• Any inhalers or respiratory equipment you use
• A copy of any recent test results, if available

All consultations are private and confidential. You are welcome to bring a relative, friend or carer with you.

Who we care for

The team cares for adults with all types of respiratory illness and disease including:

• Asthma
• Bronchiectasis
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Lung cancer
• Oxygen therapy
• Pulmonary fibrosis
• Tuberculosis (TB)

Pulmonary Rehabilitation

We also offer ‘Pulmonary Rehabilitation' for patients with COPD which is an exercise programme which research shows to be beneficial.

The video below shows what can be expected from the eight-week programme of exercise, relaxation and information sessions.