Lung function testing is used to diagnose pulmonary and other diseases that lead to difficulty breathing and follow-up of existing diseases to determine the effectiveness of treatment. It is intended for people who suffer from significant difficulty breathing, asthma, COPD and various chronic pulmonary diseases, patients who have lung damage due to exposure to hazardous materials or prolonged illnesses (such as COVID-19), as a test for people who use regular medication (inhalers), idiopathic interstitial lung disease and more.
The Director of the Pulmonary Unit at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Dr. Michael Kuchuk, who is responsible for management of the clinic, explains that it is a very simple test, in which a patient exhales air into a measuring device that measures the volume of air the patient is able to inhale and exhale. The test also measures the speed at which the patient exhales the air from the lungs, with values that are lower than average possibly indicating that their lungs do not function as well as they should or have impaired lung function.
The Lung Function Clinic at Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
At the clinic, which operates as part of HYMC’s Outpatient Clinics, will offer a variety of services, including:
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Spirometry - a test that checks the volume of air exhaled and the airflow speed and is intended to diagnose obstructive pulmonary disease such as COPD, asthma and chronic bronchitis.
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Diffusing capacity test - a test that checks lung volume through various methods, including a plethysmograph.
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Diffusing capacity test - checks the time it takes for oxygen to enter the bloodstream and for the lungs to exchange gases.
To come to the clinic, you need a referral from your community physician, to schedule an appointment and a payment authorization from your medical insurer.
For further information and to schedule an appointment - Appointment Call Center at: *6742.
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