PFT Test Preparation

Test Preparation

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Prior to testing, please review the following questions:

1. Have you had a Myocardial Infarction (heart attack), or Cerebral Vascular Accident (Stroke), within the last month?

2. Are you actively coughing up blood currently?

3. Have you had any surgery or procedure done within the last 6-8 weeks?

 

If you have answered “Yes” to any of the three questions above,

Please contact our office regarding your test appointment.

 

What to expect from my visit and what do I need to bring?

• Please come to the clinic 15 minutes before your appointment to fill in registration forms

• Please bring your healthcare card and one other form of identification

• If you are on any prescription medications, please bring a list of all the prescription medications you are currently taking.

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If this is your first test, please read the following preparation steps prior to your test:

• If you are on any inhalers or respiratory medications

  • Please withhold those medications at least 24 hours prior to your test

  • Please record the name of the medication you take

• Please withhold from any caffeine product (coffee, tea, soda, chocolate, etc.) at least 4 hours prior to testing

• If you currently smoke, please refrain from smoking for at least 4 hours prior to testing.

• Please do not have any heavy meals prior to testing; a light meal is allowed.

 

If you are scheduled for follow-up testing at U-Breathe, please read the following preparation steps:

• If you have been started on inhalers or respiratory medications after your initial consultation, please continue to use your medications.

• If there is any change in your prescription medications since your previous visit, please record the updated list of prescription medications you currently take.

• Please withhold from any caffeine product (coffee, tea, soda, chocolate, etc.) at least 4 hours prior to testing

• If you currently smoke, please avoid smoking for at least 4 hours prior to testing.

• Please do not have any heavy meals prior to testing; a light meal is allowed.​

Call our office if you:

• Develop a lung infection, a cold, or the flu. If you have had any of these, you may need to have the test rescheduled.

• Need to change your appointment.

• Have any questions or concerns regarding your breathing test.