Pulmonary Function Testing

To access Pulmonary Function Testing, ask your family physician for a REFERRAL to PIH’s Pulmonary Function Testing, or book with our Client Care Coordinator for more information. Call or email us at:

clientcare@pihealth.ca

780-570-8480

Patients can also self-refer to book with a Respiratory Therapist for education on puffer/inhaler use. For breathing difficulties due to Long COVID, patients can book with our Physiotherapist, Sarah Pletsch, and are supported by a Respiratory Therapist for breathing exercises and proper puffer use.

Pulmonary Function Testing is a comprehensive test that allows a Respiratory Therapist and your referring physician to determine if you have any conditions that could be affecting your breathing, such as asthma, COPD / Emphysema, Long COVID, interstitial lung disease, and others.

Spirometry is a form of lung function testing that provides quick insight into breathing conditions, responses to treatment, and also serves as an alternative for patients who cannot tolerate a full pulmonary function test.

Both are performed by our Respiratory Therapists and interpreted by Pulmonary Physicians before the results are returned to the referring physician.

Before Pulmonary Function Testing or  Spirometry appointment, PIH’s team will complete a screening assessment at the time of appointment booking.

During your appointment, the Respiratory Therapist will review the screening assessment, obtain vital signs, and conduct the intended study. Each assessment is 45 minutes. Patients will receive educational resources for their study, interpretation information of their lung function, and a follow-up with the Respiratory Therapist if needed for education and ongoing Pulmonary Function Testing assessment in response to therapy.

Pulmonary Function Testing and Spirometry are designed for patients ages five and up. These tests and subsequent treatment options are for anyone who feels they are struggling with shortness of breath or respiratory concerns.

Testing is referral based for both Pulmonary Function Testing and Spirometry Referrals may come from a family physician, pediatrician, Nurse Practitioner, specialist, or a walk-in clinic.

The benefits of Pulmonary Function Testing and Spirometry are numerous and include:

– Access to state-of-the-art testing. PIH’s PFT machine is a fully open and size-inclusive PFT machine, including accessibility for those with disabilities and individuals with claustrophobia.

– Access to a Respirologist for further evaluation if required, and direct access to a Long COVID / Internal Med MD

– Access to Allied Health professionals for breathing disorders

To access Pulmonary Function Testing, ask your family physician for a REFERRAL to PIH’s Pulmonary Function Testing, or book with our Client Care Coordinator for more information. Call or email us at:

clientcare@pihealth.ca

780-570-8480

Patients can also self-refer to book with a Respiratory Therapist for education on puffer/inhaler use. For breathing difficulties due to Long COVID, patients can book with our Physiotherapist, Sarah Pletsch, and are supported by a Respiratory Therapist for breathing exercises and proper puffer use.