Poona Hospital & Research Centre has state-of-the-art chest labs with the most up-to-date technologies for assessing and diagnosing lung diseases, lung capacity, and cardiovascular pulmonary fitness. This test is usually useful for athletes. The lab is fully equipped with the latest high-end machines like:

  • Spirometry: Spirometry is helpful in assessing breathing patterns that identify conditions such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, and COPD.
  • Impulse Oscillometer: To assess lung function in children and elderly patients who find it difficult to go through spirometry.
  • Cardiopulmonary test (CPX): To assess the effect/impact of respiratory problem on cardiac state and vice versa used for testing lung and heart functioning before cardiac procedures.
  • Vyntus WALK: Offering a complete mobile solution to comfortably assess the functional exercise capacity of patients.

Boasts of the first advanced pulmonary function testing laboratory in the city of Pune with

Impulse Oscillometry :- Can be used in elderly, debilitated people and young children unable to do forced manouvres

Bodybox Plethysmography :- Differentiate between true restriction and obstruction.

DLCO :- Ability to diffuse carbon monoxide to detect interstitial and vascular pathologies and monitoring treatment response

Spirometry :- Standard lung function test

VYNTUS 6 MINUTE WALK TEST

Diagnosing and monitoring pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung disease Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing- finds the maximum oxygen utilising capacity and can differentiate between breathlessness due to lung, heart, muscle and nervous system. it can be utilised by athletes to train in difficult situations and assess overtraining and endurance.

Our Team of Pulmonology Specialties:

Dr. Nitin Abhyankar

Education: MD, ERS Diploma

Specialties: Pulmonologists

OPD Timing: Mon, Wed & Fri - 11.30 am to 01.30 pm

Dr. Vrushali Khadke

Education: DNB (Gen Med), DTCD

Specialties: Pulmonologists

OPD Timing: Wed & Sat - 11.30 am to 01.30 pm

Dr. Jayashree Jain

Education: MBBS DTCD

Specialties: Pulmonologists

OPD Timing: Sun – 11.30 am to 01.30 pm
FAQ
1) Can you eat or drink before a PFT?
Pulmonologists treat conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung fibrosis, lung cancer, and sleep apnea.
2) How should I prepare for a pulmonary function test?
You should have light meals, and no caffeine for four hours before the test.
3) How do you feel after a pulmonary function test?
PFTs are generally safe for the majority of people. However, because the test may force you to breathe fast in and out, you might feel dizzy or experience shortness of breath.
4) Is a pulmonary function test painful?
A pulmonary function test is not painful.