Pulmonary Function Testing
Breathing easy is vital to your health. We offer Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) to evaluate how well your lungs are working and help diagnose respiratory issues.
Understanding Pulmonary Function Testing
When breathing becomes difficult, you need clear answers fast. Pulmonary Function Testing measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out, and how efficiently oxygen enters your bloodstream. These precise measurements help us diagnose asthma, COPD, and other lung conditions — and just as importantly, track how well your treatment is working over time. The test is painless and non-invasive, and our team guides you through each step so your results are accurate and your care plan is built on real data.
What is it?
Non-invasive tests — including spirometry — that measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange to diagnose and monitor conditions like asthma, COPD, and other lung disorders.
Who does it help?
Patients experiencing shortness of breath, chronic cough, or wheezing, those with known respiratory conditions needing monitoring, and individuals whose work or health requires a baseline lung function assessment.
Conditions & situations we address
- Asthma
- COPD & emphysema
- Chronic bronchitis
- Shortness of breath evaluation
- Chronic cough
- Wheezing
- Pre-surgical lung clearance
- Occupational lung screening
What to expect during your visit
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Preparation guidance
We explain how the test works and any preparation needed, such as avoiding certain medications or heavy meals beforehand.
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Guided breathing maneuvers
You breathe into a spirometer following simple, coached instructions — taking deep breaths and exhaling forcefully as directed.
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Painless measurement
The equipment measures your lung volumes and flow rates without needles or discomfort; most tests take under 30 minutes.
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Immediate preliminary results
We can often share preliminary findings right away and confirm final results after full analysis.
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Integrated care plan
Your results are built into a comprehensive respiratory care plan, with treatment or referral as needed.
What you can expect
- Guided breathing exercises using specialized equipment (spirometry)
- Painless, non-invasive testing process
- Immediate preliminary results
- Integration of results into a comprehensive respiratory care plan
- Clear coaching through each breathing maneuver
- Results explained in plain language
The benefits
- Accurate diagnosis of respiratory conditions
- Earlier, more effective treatment
- Objective tracking of how well treatment is working
- Painless, quick, non-invasive testing
- Personalized respiratory care plan
Why choose Dunia Health Clinic?
- 1State-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
- 2Experienced staff to guide you through the testing
- 3Fast, accurate diagnosis to start treatment sooner
- 4Convenient testing available in our South Seattle clinic
- 5Results integrated into your overall care plan
Our Patient-Centered Approach To Pulmonary Function Testing
At Dunia Health Clinic, our patient-centered approach to Pulmonary Function Testing is focused on accurate diagnosis and your personal comfort. Experiencing respiratory issues can be alarming, which is why our Seattle-based team guides you through the testing process with patience and clear instructions. By utilizing state-of-the-art equipment at our Rainier Ave location, we quickly gather the necessary data to develop a tailored respiratory care plan that helps you breathe easier.
Frequently asked questions
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Clinic Location
Dunia Health Clinic
11625 Rainier Avenue South
Suite 102
Seattle, WA 98178