| 1. We recommend that antibiotics should be avoided for 4 weeks prior to the breath test. |
Agree (88.9% agree, 0% uncertain, 11.1% disagree) |
⊕⊕⊕⊕ |
| 2. A firm position statement cannot be reached due to lack of conclusive data on stopping or continuing pro/prebiotics prior to breath testing. |
Uncertain (44.4% agree, 44.4% uncertain, 11.1% disagree) |
⊕⊙⊙⊙ |
| 3. We suggest that, if tolerated by the patient, promotility drugs and laxatives should be stopped at least 1 week prior to breath testing. |
Agree (77.8% agree, 11.1% uncertain, 11.1% disagree) |
⊕⊙⊙⊙ |
| 4. We suggest that fermentable foods such as complex carbohydrates should be avoided on the day prior to breath testing. |
Agree (100% agree, 0% uncertain, 0% disagree) |
⊕⊕⊕⊙ |
| 5. We suggest that the fasting period for breath testing as part of preparation should be 8–12 h. |
Agree (77.8% agree, 0% uncertain, 22.2% disagree) |
⊕⊕⊙⊙ |
| 6. We recommend that smoking should be avoided on the day of breath testing. |
Agree (100% agree, 0% uncertain, 0% disagree) |
⊕⊕⊕⊕ |
| 7. We recommend that physical activity should be limited during breath testing. |
Agree (100% agree, 0% uncertain, 0% disagree) |
⊕⊕⊕⊕ |
| 8. We suggest that it is not necessary to stop proton pump inhibitors prior to breath testing. |
Agree (77.8% agree, 11.1% uncertain, 11.1% disagree) |
⊕⊕⊙⊙ |
