Lung Lab Services Edmonton

Spirometry

Spirometry can be used to differentiate many symptoms such as cough, dyspnea (difficulty breathing). Sputum production, exercise intolerance, wheezing, or chest pain. It will usually reveal the type of lung disease as either Obstructive or Restrictive which lead to a prompt diagnosis in most cases.

• Examples of Obstructive Lung Diseases:

Asthma, COPD (Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema), Bronchiectasis, Cystic Fibrosis.

• Common Restrictive Pulmonary Disorders:

Pulmonary Fibrosis, Sarcoidosis, Scleroderma.

Spirometry will allow accurate prescription of medication and the patient's response to treatment.

Lung Volumes:

With our equipment (Plethysmograph/Body Box) we can measure different lung volumes at different stages of breathing. Too little air may indicate restrictive lung disease. Too much and maybe there is air trapping.

Diffusing Capacity

Diffusing Capacity is a measure how well oxygen and carbon dioxide are transferred (diffused) between the lungs and the blood, and can be useful test in the diagnosis and monitor treatment of lung diseases.

Airway Resistance

Airway Resistance of the respiratory tract to airflow during inhalation and expiration is measured using Plethysmograph/Body Box, and is useful in evaluation of lung disease process.

COPD/ Asthma Education

Pulmonary Disease Educator – accredited by the American Association for Respiratory Care.

How To Get Testing: REFERRAL FORM

Please complete the referral form, ask your doctor to sign it and give us a call to make an appointment for the test.