Pulmonary Function/COPD

Pulmonary Function Testing

Tuesday-Thursday 730 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Pulmonary Function Laboratory 401-456-3173

Scheduling/Reports 401-456-3926

Services

Routine pulmonary function testing including complete spirometry, residual air, and diffused lung capacity.

Cardiac/pulmonary stress testing performed under supervision of critical care physician.

Staff

The pulmonary function technologist is licensed as a respiratory care practitioner; the medical director is board certified in pulmonary and internal medicine; and the cardiac/pulmonary stress testing physician is board certified in internal, pulmonary, and critical care medicine.

Accreditation/Licensing

The Joint Commission

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Managing your COPD

COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe. COPD can cause coughing that produces large amounts of mucus, as well as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and other symptoms. The good news is, you can manage your COPD to help minimize symptoms and even prevent a re-admission to the hospital.

Below are a number of tools including an informative video and a PDF file with an action plan, calendar, and reference sheet to help you manage your COPD. At the "Find A Doctor"  link above, you can find a physician from our hospital system who specializes in pulmonology and can assist you with managing your COPD.

Click here for Tools

Calendar and action plan in English

Tools in Spanish

Calendar and action plan in Spanish

Tools in Portuguese

Calendar and action plan in Portuguese