At our respiratory clinic, we offer comprehensive lung function testing to evaluate how well your lungs are working. These tests play a crucial role in diagnosing, monitoring, and managing a wide range of respiratory conditions, from asthma and COPD to interstitial lung disease and unexplained shortness of breath.
What Is Lung Function Testing?
Lung function testing, also known as pulmonary function testing (PFT), consists of a series of non-invasive breathing tests that measure how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out, and how efficiently oxygen moves from your lungs into your bloodstream.
These tests help us to:
- Detect early signs of lung disease
- Assess the severity of breathing conditions
- Monitor disease progression
- Evaluate how well your treatment is working
Our Lung Function Services Include:
- Spirometry:
Measures airflow and helps diagnose conditions like asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease - Lung Volume Measurement:
Determines the total amount of air your lungs can hold, useful in diagnosing restrictive lung disease. - Diffusion Capacity (DLCO):
Assesses how well oxygen passes from your lungs into your blood, often used in interstitial lung disease or pulmonary fibrosis. - Bronchodilator Reversibility Testing:
Evaluates response to inhaled medication, helpful in distinguishing between asthma and other lung conditions. - Mannitol Challenge Testing:
For patients with intermittent or exercise-induced symptoms. - MIPs/MEPs Testing:
Maximum Inspiratory Pressure (MIP) and Maximum Expiratory Pressure (MEP) testing are specialized lung function tests used to assess the strength of your respiratory muscles — the muscles you use to breathe in and out. These tests are especially important for diagnosing and monitoring neuromuscular disorders, chronic respiratory diseases, and conditions that affect your ability to breathe or cough effectively. - 6 Minute Walk Test:
Evaluates your exercise tolerance, oxygen levels during exertion and whether you would benefit from home oxygen therapy - Skin Allergy Test:
This helps us to identify specific environmental allergens and allows us to recommend the most effective treatment — whether it’s allergy avoidance, medications, or referral to an Allergist.
Why Choose Us?
- Tests are performed by certified respiratory scientist and interpreted by experienced pulmonologists.
- We provide a comfortable, climate-controlled environment.
- Results are integrated with your overall respiratory care plan to guide treatment decisions.
- Reports are sent out promptly to your referring specialist.
Whether you’ve been referred for testing or are experiencing persistent symptoms like shortness of breath or chronic cough, lung function testing is a safe and essential step in understanding your respiratory health.