QuinTron Breath Testing

05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Week from the team at QuinTron Instrument Company! 💙

Thank a nurse for answering all the health questions we sometimes don’t want to ask out loud… especially the gut health ones.

From bloating and “TMI” conversations to helping patients through breath testing prep and collection, nurses bring compassion, professionalism, and a whole lot of grace to conversations most of us would rather avoid. Let’s be honest, sometimes it’s easier when the breath test helps do the talking instead of having to tell someone their… situation… “stinks.” 😉

In the world of breath testing, nurses truly take our breath away. Thank you for everything you do for patients every single day.

04/29/2026

Is it possible to test too much? More testing doesn't always mean better answers. With patient-accessible breath-testing devices, it’s important that measurement and interpretation still stay within the clinician’s purview.

Here's how self-directed testing can increase confusion, fuel hypervigilance and anxiety, and even narrow the diagnostic picture.

Does more physiological data complicate GI care? Here’s why structured breath testing and clinician-guided interpretation matter in modern GI practice.

04/23/2026

GLP-1 medications are ubiquitous these days. Clinicians are starting to notice their impact on breath test patterns. Delayed curves, shifted timing, and extended methane elevations mean results may look different, but the measurement itself remains valid.

What changes now is how the results need to be read and interpreted. Today, in QuinTron's 65th Anniversary month, we break down the physiological impact of GLP-1 on breath tests.

04/17/2026

What does a positive breath test result mean? Is it a diagnosis? Clinicians assessing patients for SIBO know gas measurement is only part of the story. The timing, substrate, transit dynamics, and symptom correlation also need to be factored into the interpretation. Here’s why clinical context is essential to breath test interpretation.

Is SIBO overdiagnosed? Here’s why structured clinical interpretation of SIBO breath testing is essential for an accurate diagnosis beyond a positive result.

04/08/2026

From bloating to gas to constipation and diarrhea, SIBO and IMO can present with very similar symptoms. But the microorganisms impacting the diagnosis require different treatment approaches. The distinction between the conditions is crucial to avoiding incomplete relief. Here’s what sets IMO and SIBO apart and why diagnostic accuracy is essential.

What’s the difference between SIBO and IMO? Learn how these two gut conditions overlap, why testing matters, and how treatment may differ.

04/01/2026

Bloating, diarrhea, abdominal pain, if these symptoms sound familiar, you may assume it’s IBS. But for many people, these symptoms indicate something else, like SIBO. Even though symptoms overlap, treatment differs, so getting the right diagnosis is critical. Learn how a simple breath test can help you get the answers you need.

Are you trying to determine if you have IBS? Here’s what you need to know about the symptoms of SIBO vs. IBS and how they compare.

03/26/2026

Have you ever turned to an online health support group for answers…and walked away more confused than when you started?

It’s common. Patient support groups are incredibly valuable for camaraderie and support. But when peer advice sounds like medical guidance, the line between support and misinformation can blur quickly.

Our latest article explores how online communities can sometimes work against the patients they’re trying to help. Here’s what clinicians and patients can do about it.

What do you do when peer advice replaces clinical guidance? QuinTron explores the risks of crowdsourced medicine and how to use medical online support groups wisely.

12/13/2019

“For the first time everything lined up and converged.. That what we were doing in breath testing was correct” ~ Dr Mark Pimentel

Every time we get to chat with Dr Pimentel is always a fantastic conversation. Dr Pimentel is such a wealth of information coming right from the forefront of SIBO research. In this podcast Dr Nirala Jacobi is joined by Dr Mark Pimentel to discuss the most decent research developments from across 2019. This is one you won’t want to miss out on hearing -

~ Podcast No.51 ~

http://ed.gr/b2b0x

Too busy to listen? We release a clinical cheat sheet for all of our podcasts! Access is $59 per year. Check them out on the podcasts page.

09/30/2019

Learn more about the pro's and cons of testing and gain more insight into SIBO.

https://www.thehealthygut.com/how-to-get-tested-for-sibo

Want to know the best way to get tested for SIBO? We share the most common and effective testing options.

05/02/2019

Dietitians play an important role in a patient's health, but patients have to feel empowered to make changes.

It is clear that the gut plays an important role in health. The intestine acts as a barrier and a filter, selecting for the good and eliminating the bad.