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Respiratory patient information leaflets

We produce a wide range of leaflets which provide information about our services and about the treatment you might receive in our clinics or during your stay in hospital. 

We also produce these in different formats including large print, please contact the department you are visiting for more information.

 

Are you at high risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19

Interstitial lung disease supportive care team

Mannitol challenge test

Oxygen Service team patient initiated follow-up (PIFU)

Stop Smoking in Hospital

Northern

Bronchoscopy

Non-invasive ventilation (also called BIPAP)

Role of the Lung clinical nurse specialists

Patient initiated follow-up (PIFU)

  • Respiratory physiotherapy

Eastern

Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUD)

Exeter South West Peninsula Interstitial Lung Disease Service

Indwelling Pleural Catheter 

Lung Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (MDT)

Nintedanib

Obstructive sleep apnoea and lifestyle advice

Pirfenidone

Pulmonary Function Tests

Respiratory procedure aftercare

Role of the lung specialist nurses

Get in contact

Northern services

Main switchboard on 01271 322577

Eastern services

We can be contacted via the main hospital switchboard on 01392 411611

Last updated: March 04, 2026*



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    Barrack Road, Exeter,
    EX2 5DW
    Tel: 01392 411611
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    Raleigh Park, Barnstaple,
    EX31 4JB
    Tel: 01271 322577
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