Pulmonary physiology laboratory

The pulmonary physiology laboratory at Children’s Memorial Hospital offers comprehensive, state-of-the-art testing designed to assist in managing the most challenging diagnostic cases. The laboratory offers both static and dynamic lung function testing (i.e spirometry, bronchodilator challenges, lung volume capacities, arterial blood gas analysis, respiratory muscle strength, end tidal carbon dioxide studies, and pulse oximetry); aerobic and anaerobic exercise tolerance challenges (i.e bike ergometer testing, treadmill studies, field tests, slide board rehabilitation, and walk tests); exercise airway assessment (i.e exercise laryngoscopy and bronchoscopy); provocation studies (i.e exercise stress testing, exercise induced asthma studies, cold air challenge, and methacholine provocation), along with a full bronchoscopy service.

Our services go beyond routine lung assessment. Consultative services are also available; they include nutrition analysis, body composition analysis, exercise prescription, pulmonary rehabilitation, and asthma education. All testing is performed under the medical supervision of our board-certified pulmonologists. Feel free to contact one of our dedicated pediatric respiratory therapy, exercise physiology or pulmonary diagnostic specialists to assist you in determining which of our multiple services is best suited to address your child’s special needs.

The laboratory can be reached at either 773.880.8248 or 773.880.3745.