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Documents for Pulmonary/Respiratory Tests

  • /app/files/public/5714/pdf-TF---Bronchial-Provocation.pdf Bronchial Provocation Test Show Details
    Description
    The bronchial provocation test evaluates how sensitive the airways in your lungs are. A spirometry breathing test is done before and after you inhale a mist.
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    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    8/3/2012
  • /app/files/public/5715/pdf-TF---Bronchial-Thermoplasty.pdf Bronchial Thermoplasty Show Details
    Description
    Bronchial thermoplasty is a procedure that may be recommended for adults with severe persistent asthma that is not well controlled on inhaled steroids combined with a long acting bronchodilator medicine. If you think this applies to you, talk with your doctor.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    5/17/2011
  • /app/files/public/5716/pdf-TF---Bronchoscopy.pdf Bronchoscopy Show Details
    Description
    A bronchoscopy allows the doctor to look inside the airways in the lungs.
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    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    5/17/2011
  • /app/files/public/5739/pdf-TF---EIB.pdf Exercise Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB) Show Details
    Description
    Exercise induced bronchoconstriction or EIB, is a combined breathing and exercise test. The test can help identify what type of breathing trouble you have, if any, when you exercise.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    8/3/2012
  • /app/files/public/5740/pdf-TF---Exercise-Tolerance-or-Desaturation.pdf Exercise Tolerance or Desaturation Test Show Details
    Description
    The exercise tolerance test evaluates the ability of your heart and lungs to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the bloodstream before, during and after you exercise.
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    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    8/3/2012
  • /app/files/public/5741/pdf-TF---Exhaled-Nitric-Oxide.pdf Exhaled Nitric Oxide Show Details
    Description
    Exhaled nitric oxide is a simple test to measure the amount of nitric oxide in your breath. Nitric oxide is one of the many gases people exhale. It is a marker of airway inflammation. The results from this test make it easier for you and your doctor to monitor your asthma and find the best treatment plan for you.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    1/26/2011
  • /app/files/public/5787/pdf-TF-Mannitol-Bronchial-Provocation-Test.pdf Mannitol Bronchial Provocation Test Show Details
    Description
    The bronchial provocation test evaluates how sensitive the airways in your lungs are. A spirometry breathing test is done before and after you inhale a powder. For this test you will inhale increasing doses of a powder called mannitol.
    Last Updated
    8/3/2012
  • /app/files/public/5764/pdf-TF---Pressure-Volume.pdf Pressure Volume Study Show Details
    Description
    The pressure volume study measures how well you are breathing. There are different types of breathing tests that can be done during the pressure volume study. They include spirometry, lung volumes, and transpulmonary pressure.e.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    1/26/2011
  • /app/files/public/5767/pdf-TF---Routine-Pulmonary-Function.pdf Routine Pulmonary Function Test Show Details
    Description
    Pulmonary function testing measures how well you are breathing. There are different types of breathing tests that can be done during pulmonary function testing. They include spirometry, lung volumes and diffusing capacity.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    1/26/2011
  • /app/files/public/5778/pdf-TF---VQ-Scan.pdf VQ Lung Scan Show Details
    Description
    A VQ scan is a test that shows how the air goes into the lungs. It also shows how blood circulates through the lungs. Your doctor will use this information to determine the best treatment for you.
    Owner
    Patient Education
    Last Updated
    2/24/2012

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