Patients may be referred to our Pulmonary Function Labs for a variety of concerns: to determine the cause of breathing problems; to diagnose a lung condition, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); to evaluate lung function before surgery; or to monitor treatment for lung disease. In our labs, specialists care for adults and children, using sophisticated pulmonary function tests to provide an accurate diagnosis.
Spirometry – a measure of how much air moves out of your lungs and how quickly.
Lung volumes – a measure of the amount of air you are able to exhale.
Diffusion capacity – checks how well gases are absorbed into the bloodstream.
Oxygen walk studies – an observational test to determine a patient’s need for oxygen therapy.
Methacholine challenges for adults – testing that can help diagnose asthma.
Impulse oscillometry for children – a specialized test that collects results as a child breathes normally.