Central Florida Pulmonary Group, P.A. Serving Central Florida Since 1982 The Pulmonary Function Laboratory at Central Florida Pulmonary Group, Inc. offers a wide range of pulmonary function testing (lung function) and exercise tests to assist physicians in diagnosing and managing patients with breathing problems and/or lung disease. Pulmonary function tests help measure the different aspects of lung function and can help determine the cause of shortness of breath and may help confirm lung diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema. The tests are also used to measure how a lung disease is progressing or how serious the lung disease has become. Pulmonary function tests can also be used to assess how a patient is responding to different treatments. The tests are important since many kinds of lung problems can be successfully treated if detected early. A Registered or Certified Respiratory Therapist will instruct you on how to do each test. Most tests require that you breathe through a tube, and perform various breathing maneuvers. This is occasionally tiring but not usually painful. Early detection and treatment of lung disease can decrease the severity of disease progression. If you feel that you are a part of this high-risk group or are experiencing respiratory symptoms, contact your physician and see about having a pulmonary function test at our Pulmonary Function Laboratory. t could save your lungs. Instructions Prior to your pulmonary function test, do not eat a heavy meal and, if you are a smoker, do not smoke for four to six hours prior to the test. Specific instructions will be given if bronchodilators or inhaler medications should be withheld. Sometimes, medications will be inhaled after testing. Please call at least 48 hours before your appointment if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Reschedule the test if you are coming down with a cold or the flu. A COMPLETE PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST TAKES APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES TO 1 HOUR COMPLETE. For more information about pulmonary function tests at Central Florida Pulmonary Group, Inc. call (407) 841- 1100 When will I know the Results? The results of your tests will be reviewed with you by the healthcare provider who ordered them. Write down any questions you have to ask at that time. Pulmonary Function Laboratory Spirometry Minute Volume Ventilation Methacholine Challenge Pulse Oximetry or 6 Minute Walk Arterial Blood Gas High Altitude Simulation Test (HAST) Study CPAP/BIPAP Shape-HF Test Learn more about our wide range of pulmonary testing: