Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT)
Evaluate Your Lung Health
At People's Pulmonary, we offer comprehensive Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) performed in our office by experienced professionals and interpreted by our pulmonary specialist.
What Is Pulmonary Function Testing?
Pulmonary Function Testing is a series of non-invasive breathing tests that measure how well your lungs work by evaluating:
What Can PFTs Diagnose?
Pulmonary Function Testing helps diagnose and monitor conditions such as:
PFTs also help distinguish asthma, which is often reversible with medication, from COPD, which causes more permanent airflow limitation.
No Pulmonary Consultation Required
A pulmonary consultation is not required. If your healthcare provider orders a Pulmonary Function Test, we can perform the testing, interpret the results, and send a detailed report directly to your referring provider. In addition to convenient scheduling, our in-office testing may be more cost-effective than hospital-based testing, depending on your insurance coverage.