Please follow the below instructions in order for your Cardiopulmonary Exercise Stress Test.
- No caffiene for 24 hours prior
- This includes soda, coffee, tea, chocolate, Excedrin or any other foods containing caffeine.
- No decaffeinated items, as these also contain caffeine. If in doubt, choose water, juice or white milk to drink.
- No inhalers for 24 hours prior
- No allergy medication for 24 hours prior
- No asthma medication for 24 hours prior
Please don't wear any lotions or powder. Wear comfortable clothes (jogging suit, sweat pants or similar items). Running shoes (tennis shoes) or comfortable walking shoes recommended.
You may want to bring a change of clothes to change into.
If you have any questions please call our office at 217.528.7541.