Pulmonology & Respiratory

Overview

Diagnostic tests to check how well the lungs are working are available at the Pulmonary Physiology Lab.

Please call (914) 366-3712 for appointments or for more information.

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Diagnostic Tests

Arterial Blood Gases (ABG):
A blood test drawn to assess the Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide levels in your blood.

Pulmonary Function Test (PFT):
A breathing test administered by licensed therapists to determine your lung function. The most common PFTs are “complete” and consist of spirometry with or without bronchodilator, lung volumes, diffusion studies, and an ABG. Respiratory tests can be ordered separately as well. The test is performed sitting and usually takes 1-½ hours to complete. The test is interpreted by a pulmonologist and faxed to your physician.

Pulmonary Stress Test (Gas Exchange Stress Test):
An exercise stress test records Oxygen uptake, Carbon Dioxide production, Anaerobic Threshold, heart rate and rhythm while pedaling on a recumbent bike, tracking the patient’s response to pulmonary limitation or fitness. The level of exercise is gradually increased to the patient’s maximum ability to exercise or maximal heart rate. A Pulmonologist and licensed therapist are always present.

Simple Respiratory Stress Tests:

• Desaturation Study: Test performed at rest and with exercise to determine a patient’s oxygen need.
• Six Minute Walk: Test performed with or without oxygen to titrate a patient’s oxygen level during exertion to an acceptable level of Oxygen Saturation as ordered by their physician.
• Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm: Test performed to determine if a patient develops bronchospasm during exercise.

Pulse Oximetry:
A test performed at rest to determine a patient’s Oxygen Saturation.

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Therapeutic Services

Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program:
Pulmonary Rehabilitation offers persons with lung disorders the ability to improve their quality of life through a program tailored to individual needs. The program includes patient evaluation, education and exercise training, all monitored by licensed respiratory therapists. The program is supervised by Board Certified Pulmonary Physicians.

Better Breathers Club:
Phelps Memorial Hospital’s pulmonary support group that meets monthly to provide the latest information for individuals with lung disease. Topics vary monthly, open to the public.

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Contact

701 North Broadway
B-Level – Pulmonary Lab
Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591

Pulmonary Function Lab
(914) 366-3716

Pulmonary Rehab
(914) 366-3716

Better Breathers Club
(914) 366-3712

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