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> > > Pulmonary Function Screening
Pulmonary function testing is used in diagnosing and managing individuals with a variety of lung and/or heart diseases. However, we use it for screening purposes only, which can allow us to identify those at risk of certain conditions and who need to seek further evaluation.
It also provides an opportunity to educate and counsel individuals on lung health. VSA/HFA uses it to motivate individuals to stop smoking, decrease exposure to pollutants, exercise, and manage existing lung conditions such as asthma or allergies. Pulmonary function screening involves taking a deep breath and blowing it hard and fast through a tube in a spirometer - a small, hand-held device connected to a laptop computer. The breath is analyzed and four numbers are interpreted. An individual's test results are compared to research-established norms based on certain factors including age, gender, height, and smoking history. If you would like your company's employees to take advantage of our complementary follow-up counseling, request our Follow-up Counseling Handout.pdf. The handout describes how we provide this service via telephone or email for up to two weeks after the screening. |
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