Our Services

• Asthma
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Emphysema
• Interstitial Lung Disease
• Liver Related Lung Diseases And Drug Related Pulmonary Disorders
• Lung Cancer
• Occupational Lung Disease
• Pneumonia, Chronic Bronchitis And other Complicated Chest Infections
• Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Pulmonary Hypertension
• Saracoidosis
• Shortness of Breath
• Sleep Disorders related to Breathing Disturbances
• Tuberculosis
• Chronic Raspatory Failure
• Bronchitis
• Pulmonary Fibrosis

Pulmonary function tests (PFT’s) are non-invasive breathing tests done to measure how well the lungs perform. More specifically, these tests are used to:

• Measure your lung volume, the strength of your diaphragm and the airflow to & from your lungs.
• Compare your lung function with standards that show how well your lungs should be working.
• Detect narrowing in the airways.
• Diagnose certain types of lung disease (such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema)
• Find the cause of shortness of breath
• Measure the effect of chronic diseases like asthma, chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD),
  or cystic fibrosis on lung function.
• Identify early changes in lung function that might show a need for a change in treatment.
• Measure whether exposure to chemicals at work or home affects lung function
• Check lung function before someone has surgery
• Assess the effect of medication
• Measure progress in disease treatment

These non-invasive breathing tests are done during one appointment, and most often can be done on the same day as your medical consultation. You will be asked to breath into a tube that is connected to a machine. Our PFT technician will give you specific instructions on how to do these tests. It may take an effort to do these tests, and you may become tired or light-headed. To get the most accurate results from your breathing tests:

• Do not smoke for at least 1 hour before the test.
• Do not drink alcohol for at least 4 hours before the test.
• Do not exercise heavily for at least 30 minutes before the test.
• Do not wear tight clothing that makes it difficult for you to take a deep breath.
• Do not eat a large meal within 2 hours before the test.

Some medications should not be taken before the test. Please check with us prior to your appointment.

We believe in the practice of preventative medicine to ensure better health. Unfortunately, as adults, we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. Just like we take care of our car’s preventative maintenance, we should not neglect to schedule our own annual check-up. During your appointment, if additional testing is needed to further evaluate any medical concerns, you will be able to undergo such testing in our offices saving you time and money. Some of the procedures and testing available at our offices include:

•  Complete laboratory testing with overnight results (blood & urine)
• Oxygen Walk Studies
• Pulmonary Function Testing
• Xolair Injections to improve lung function
• Allergy skin testing and immunotherapy treatment
• Sleep disorder evaluation and diagnostics

• State-of-the-art, accredited sleep laboratory for adults
• Ordering of Sleep Apnea PAP therapy devices
• PAP therapy set up appointments
• PAP therapy compliance management services
• Narcolepsy treatment and management program
• Sleeping aids