To prepare for your pulmonary function test, follow these instructions:

Please arrive 15 minutes early to complete the required pre-examination questionnaire. Please bring support person if translation is required. The complete pulmonary function test takes approximately 45 minutes.

WHAT TO BRING:

• Alberta Health Care Card

• Picture ID (driver’s license or passport)

• List of current medications

• All your puffers/inhalers

Please wear footwear that can easily be removed/put on as height without shoes is required for testing.

WHAT TO AVOID:

To get the most accurate results from your breathing tests please avoid the following activities:

• Smoking, vaping or water pipe use within 4 hours before testing.

• Consuming intoxicating substances eg. alcohol, drugs within 8 hours before testing.

• Performing vigorous exercise within 1 hour before testing.

• Wearing clothing that substantially restricts full chest and abdominal expansion.

• Do not use your respiratory medications (inhalers) 24 hours prior to testing.

Covid-19 Information

We are regularly updating our protocols related to COVID-19 and are taking all recommended precautions. Learn how these changes affect your visit to our clinic.

• When checking in, we may be conducting the typical Covid-19 screening questions. 

• Patients are required to wear a mask or face-covering.

• Patients and support persons must hand sanitize upon arrival.

• All support persons are required to wear a mask if accompanying a patient in the exam room.

• Support persons that decline to wear a mask will be required to wait outside the clinic.