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The Association for Respiratory Technology & Physiology (ARTP), through standards of training and quality assurance, are the professional guardians of physiological measurement issues in respiratory medicine in the UK. With over 35 years of experience in the design and delivery of lung function services, ARTP provides the only national, professionally recognised, qualifications in Respiratory Function Testing and Spirometry in the UK.

29/04/2026

Registration for the Inaugural Conference is open, don’t miss out! Aimed at those performing spirometry in both primary and secondary care - including nurses, allied health professionals and those in assistant and associate level healthcare scientist roles.

Attendance at the ARTP Spirometry conference will also provide delegates access to the concurrent ARTP Annual Conference manufacturer's exhibition, providing networking opportunities with the wider ARTP membership and industry manufacturers.

Don't forget that those on the ARTP Spirometry Register get free ARTP membership, which will mean your conference ticket is reduced by £75!

📅Thursday the 21st May 2026, ICC Belfast.
📋 full programme and registration at https://www.artp.org.uk/artp_spirometry_conference.aspx

27/04/2026

We asked members of the ARTP committees what they are looking forward to at this year's 50th anniversary conference;

📣Max Thomas, ARTP workforce chair, was interviewed at a past ARTP conference and said; “The conference allows you to meet a lot of people [working] in a similar environment to you and people that are in the position you might want to be in in the future. You can find out how to bridge that gap, to get where you’d like to be by making those connections”. 🎥The full interview is on ARTP's YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqMTRMooaH4

❗Max is looking forward to the Exercise ECG workshops - which are being run in collaboration with - forging stronger links between our two workforces and sharing knowledge.
📅Thursday the 22nd May 2026, at 1pm and 2pm, ICC Belfast.

📣Deborah Babalola, ARTP Early Careers Representative, in the research committee said; “I am really looking forward to the new conference buddy scheme, attending a conference alone or for the first time can be daunting, especially early in your career. ARTP is always a friendly conference and I am so excited to learn more”

❗Deborah is looking forward to the Research Workshop.
📅Thursday the 21st May 2026, at 12:45pm, ICC Belfast.

📋 Conference registration and full agenda at https://www.artp.org.uk/events/30/artp_annual_conference_2026

23/04/2026

ARTP are delighted to welcome James Oakley, Founder of Keep Me Breathing, and Dr Martin Samuels, Consultant Respiratory Paediatrician at Great Ormond Street Hospital to deliver the conference Sleep Keynote session.

Exploring the past, present and future of phrenic nerve pacing. Including new developments in personalised phrenic nerve stimulation to support independent breathing - a major step forward for children with Congenital Central Hypoventilation Syndrome (CCHS). This is definitely a session not to be missed.

📅Friday the 22nd May 2026, at 10am, ICC Belfast.
📋Conference registration and full agenda at https://www.artp.org.uk/events/30/artp_annual_conference_2026

22/04/2026

We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for the ARTP Train the Trainer Webinar on 17th June 2026! Join fellow spirometry trainers for valuable insights, the latest updates on ARTP spirometry certification, and opportunities to strengthen your expertise.

Secure your place today: https://shorturl.at/czusL

20/04/2026

Members, check your email for important conference updates including:
📣How to register (it's not too late!)
📣Full programme updates for both the annual conference and the inaugural conference
📣Find out when the conference location will be announced
📣Links to past conference galleries
📣Conference buddy scheme sign up
and lots more....

18/04/2026

Andrew Pritchard highlights the amazing impact that healthcare scientists can make to patient pathways and the importance of respiratory diagnostics. Full article at BBC news: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdrmpl5v70xo

Andrew will also be chairing a session at this year's conference. Full agenda at: https://www.artp.org.uk/events/30/artp_annual_conference_2026

17/04/2026

There's still time to secure your place. This course, has been designed by BTS and ARTP to provide delegates with a programme on what you need to know about basic and advanced lung physiology central to everyday clinical practice.
For more info and to book visit: https://www.artp.org.uk/events/2/artpbts_short_course

16/04/2026

Did you get last week's Spirometry Quiz question right? What is the main error demonstrated in this spirometry effort? The correct answer was D. Submaximal effort.

🔍The patient has not taken a maximal inspiration or blown hard enough (no sharp rise to peak flow) - the test is submaximal. This means the volume and shape of the flow volume loop have not been determined by the physiological properties of the lungs, rather by effort. These data cannot be used for interpretation. Early termination is also apparent, however this is related to the effort being submaximal and is not the main error.

🔍Suggested technique correction: Provide your patient with enough time to fully inspire and/or ask them to take a fuller/deeper breath in before blowing out as hard and fast as they can. It is important to work with the patient to support their understanding so they can improve and achieve clinically meaningful results.

Suggested reading.
📘The ARTP Practical handbook of spirometry is available on amazon https://amzn.eu/d/08XMZerz
📘The ARTP statement on pulmonary function testing https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/7/1/e000575 includes examples of this and other common spirometry errors.

❗Want to learn more about spirometry? Then why not attend the Inaugural ARTP Spirometry Conference? More details at https://www.artp.org.uk/events/47/inaugural_artp_spirometry_conference_2026

Each month the Spirometry Committee will be setting a new quiz question on the ARTP social media accounts.
Check back next month to play again!

15/04/2026

🌟The ARTP Conference Buddy Scheme supports those attending conference for the 1st time, anyone attending alone, early careers members or anyone who would benefit from a more supported conference experience. If you are interested, please register at www.artp.org.uk/conference_buddy_scheme.aspx

13/04/2026

Keep up to date with ARTP across our social media, including the relaunched Instagram and new TikTok accounts. We'll be posting throughout the and conferences in Belfast - don't miss out, follow .

Promoting and improving respiratory & sleep physiology for 50 years, 1976-2026

09/04/2026

Each month the Spirometry Committee will be setting a new quiz question on the ARTP social media accounts. The correct answer will be revealed next week.

Q4: What is the main demonstrated in this spirometry effort? (see attached images)
A. Early Termination (Care reaction)
B. Cough (Haha reaction)
C. Tongue/Mouthpiece occlusion (Wow reaction)
D. Submaximal effort (Sad reaction)

Follow up question - how would you try to correct this error?

Use the indicated reaction to vote or comment on this post. Don't forget to check back next week for the correct answer.

If you have questions about spirometry, why not attend the ARTP inaugural spirometry conference this May? Details available at https://www.artp.org.uk/events/47/inaugural_artp_spirometry_conference_2026

02/04/2026

Today NICE released new HealthTech guidance - Digital technologies for applying algorithms to spirometry to support asthma and COPD diagnosis in primary care and community diagnostic centres.
Read it at : https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/HTG776

This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations on the early use of digital technologies for applying algorithms to spirometry to support asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnosis in primary care and community diagnostic centres, but also has relevance for other conditions and clinical settings.

The inaugural ARTP Spirometry conference also covers the use of spirometry for diagnosis of respiratory conditions in primary and community care, for more details and full agenda visit: https://www.artp.org.uk/events/47/inaugural_artp_spirometry_conference_2026

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