Pulmonary Function Testing Unit
The Pulmonary Function Laboratory provides comprehensive diagnostics of respiratory system diseases, monitoring of treatment effectiveness, and examinations for preventive, occupational health assessment, and preoperative purposes.
We perform a wide range of specialized functional and exercise tests in both children and adults.
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How It Works
Please call +420 553 030 800 to book an appointment and arrange a suitable date and time.
Please arrive at the clinic building Sagena I.
Before each examination, please check in at the reception on the 3rd floor. The respective doctor will then call you in.
Scope of services provided
- comprehensive diagnostics of respiratory system diseases
- monitoring of the course and effectiveness of treatment
- examinations for preventive and occupational health assessment purposes
- preoperative functional examinations
Examinations performed
Basic pulmonary function test (flow–volume curve) including bronchodilator testing to assess airway patency.
An examination enabling the measurement of static lung volumes, capacities, and airway resistance. It also includes basic spirometry.
Benefits of the examination:
precise determination of the type and severity of ventilatory impairment
assessment of pulmonary hyperinflation
evaluation of the reversibility of airway obstruction
A contraindication is the inability to cooperate during breathing maneuvers.
The lung transfer factor test is used to assess the function of the alveolar-capillary membrane. It is indicated when pulmonary parenchymal damage or disorders of the pulmonary circulation are suspected.
Recommendation: Do not smoke before the examination; bring your hemoglobin test result with you.
An examination measuring airway resistance, particularly suitable for young children (from 2 years of age) and uncooperative patients. It does not require active breathing maneuvers and is performed during quiet breathing.
Examination of bronchial hyperresponsiveness in children and adults.
Indications:
differential diagnosis of cough and dyspnea
suspected bronchial asthma
monitoring asthma activity during treatment
occupational health / medical assessment purposes
Important: Selected medications must be discontinued before the examination according to specific instructions (beta₂-agonists, antihistamines, corticosteroids, etc.), unless the aim is to verify their effect
An examination performed during free running or on a cycle ergometer to assess exercise-induced respiratory symptoms.
Comprehensive exercise testing performed on a cycle ergometer combined with analysis of exhaled gases, ECG monitoring, blood pressure measurement, and blood oxygen saturation monitoring.
Indications:
- differentiation between pulmonary and cardiac causes of dyspnea
- assessment of exercise tolerance
- preoperative evaluation
- occupational health / medical assessment purposes
Exercise testing on an ergometer with non-invasive measurement of blood oxygen saturation to detect latent respiratory insufficiency.
Important recommendations for patients
Physical activity
Avoid strenuous physical activity the day before the examination.
Coffee and smoking
Do not drink coffee, smoke, or consume alcohol for at least 12 hours before the examination.
Regular medication
Continue your regular medication unless your doctor instructs otherwise.
Appropriate equipment
Bring appropriate clothing, footwear, a towel, and something to drink with you.
After the examination
Shower facilities are available after the examination.
Informed consent
The patient, or their legal guardian if applicable, signs an informed consent form.