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 Pulmonary Clinic

Pulmonary

The Pulmonary Clinic at Arkansas Children's provides infants and children with complete diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic lung disease. It is the only Cystic Fibrosis Center in the state reviewed and approved by the national Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

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Pulmonary function tests are a series of tests, which evaluate how well your lungs are performing.

Staffed by Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners, pulmonary performs many tests that help physicians evaluate a patient's lung health. "Pulmonary function tests", usually called PFT's are the most frequently ordered pulmonary lab tests. Different types of PFT's can be performed depending on the age of the child. Each test requires a certain level of cooperation for the test to be successful and accurate. Generally, PFT's are ordered within the following guidelines:

  • Ages 8 and older: Spirometry every visit, lung volumes as needed
  • Ages 6 & 7: Spirometry each visit
  • Ages 3, 4 and 5: Spirometry as able (many this age cannot correctly perform test)
  • Ages up to 3: Infant pulmonary function testing

Infant Pulmonary Function testing is done in the main pulmonary lab. When patients are old enough to cooperate, they will be testing in either the pulmonary lab located on the second floor in the main hospital or the satellite pulmonary lab.

State-of-the-Art Lung Function Tests

Pulmonary function tests, called PFTs, are tests that see how well your lungs work. They are the most often ordered pulmonary lab tests. Our Pulmonary Clinic is staffed by Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners and performs many tests to help physicians check a patient's lung health. To accurately diagnose and treat lung conditions in children, we offer pulmonary function tests.

Diagnostic Tests

This test shows the total amount of air in the lungs and gives a more complete picture of a patients’ breathing function. Learn More
A bronchoscopy consists of inserting a long, thin tube (usually through the nose) through the upper airway into the lungs and allows the physician to look at the surface of the lungs. Learn More
This challenge will assess a child's baseline lung function and provide results from breathing tests conducted using cold air. Learn More
The cough peak flow test monitors expiratory muscle weakness and bulbar involvement. The CPF is the speed of air coming out of the lungs after a cough, usually after taking in a very deep breath.
The diffusion capacity test measures the transfer of gas from air in the lungs to the red blood cells in lung blood vessels.
The exercise-induced bronchoconstriction study is a test to measure exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) or acute airway narrowing that occurs as a result of exercise.
The helium dilution study is used to evaluate lung volumes instead of the body box. Learn More
Lung volumes is a test that measures the total size of your lungs and how the air is distributed through the lungs.
The maximum expiratory pressure test measures maximal expiratory pressure.
The maximum inspiratory pressure test measures maximal inspiratory pressure.
The pre-post bronchodilator study uses spirometry to see if the narrowed airways caused by asthma and other respiratory diseases can be reversed.
This test is performed to determine how exercise affects your lung function. You will have a lung function test before and after you exercise to see if there is a change in lung function.
This test checks the volumes and flow rates the patient is capable of producing by forcing (blowing) air out of their lungs into a mouthpiece. Learn More
This test is the most reliable way to diagnose cystic fibrosis is to analyze the chloride (salt) contained in sweat. It is important to have a sweat test using the method approved by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for both collection and analysis.

Possible Treatments

Pulmonary function tests are a series of tests, which evaluate how well your lungs are performing.

Staffed by Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners, pulmonary performs many tests that help physicians evaluate a patient's lung health. "Pulmonary function tests", usually called PFT's are the most frequently ordered pulmonary lab tests. Different types of PFT's can be performed depending on the age of the child. Each test requires a certain level of cooperation for the test to be successful and accurate. Generally, PFT's are ordered within the following guidelines:

  • Ages 8 and older: Spirometry every visit, lung volumes as needed
  • Ages 6 & 7: Spirometry each visit
  • Ages 3, 4 and 5: Spirometry as able (many this age cannot correctly perform test)
  • Ages up to 3: Infant pulmonary function testing

Infant Pulmonary Function testing is done in the main pulmonary lab. When patients are old enough to cooperate, they will be testing in either the pulmonary lab located on the second floor in the main hospital or the satellite pulmonary lab.

State-of-the-Art Lung Function Tests

Pulmonary function tests, called PFTs, are tests that see how well your lungs work. They are the most often ordered pulmonary lab tests. Our Pulmonary Clinic is staffed by Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners and performs many tests to help physicians check a patient's lung health. To accurately diagnose and treat lung conditions in children, we offer pulmonary function tests.

Diagnostic Tests

This test shows the total amount of air in the lungs and gives a more complete picture of a patients’ breathing function. Learn More
A bronchoscopy consists of inserting a long, thin tube (usually through the nose) through the upper airway into the lungs and allows the physician to look at the surface of the lungs. Learn More
This challenge will assess a child's baseline lung function and provide results from breathing tests conducted using cold air. Learn More
The cough peak flow test monitors expiratory muscle weakness and bulbar involvement. The CPF is the speed of air coming out of the lungs after a cough, usually after taking in a very deep breath.
The diffusion capacity test measures the transfer of gas from air in the lungs to the red blood cells in lung blood vessels.
The exercise-induced bronchoconstriction study is a test to measure exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) or acute airway narrowing that occurs as a result of exercise.
The helium dilution study is used to evaluate lung volumes instead of the body box. Learn More
Lung volumes is a test that measures the total size of your lungs and how the air is distributed through the lungs.
The maximum expiratory pressure test measures maximal expiratory pressure.
The maximum inspiratory pressure test measures maximal inspiratory pressure.
The pre-post bronchodilator study uses spirometry to see if the narrowed airways caused by asthma and other respiratory diseases can be reversed.
This test is performed to determine how exercise affects your lung function. You will have a lung function test before and after you exercise to see if there is a change in lung function.
This test checks the volumes and flow rates the patient is capable of producing by forcing (blowing) air out of their lungs into a mouthpiece. Learn More
This test is the most reliable way to diagnose cystic fibrosis is to analyze the chloride (salt) contained in sweat. It is important to have a sweat test using the method approved by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for both collection and analysis.

Possible Treatments

Pulmonary function tests are a series of tests, which evaluate how well your lungs are performing.

Staffed by Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners, pulmonary performs many tests that help physicians evaluate a patient's lung health. "Pulmonary function tests", usually called PFT's are the most frequently ordered pulmonary lab tests. Different types of PFT's can be performed depending on the age of the child. Each test requires a certain level of cooperation for the test to be successful and accurate. Generally, PFT's are ordered within the following guidelines:

  • Ages 8 and older: Spirometry every visit, lung volumes as needed
  • Ages 6 & 7: Spirometry each visit
  • Ages 3, 4 and 5: Spirometry as able (many this age cannot correctly perform test)
  • Ages up to 3: Infant pulmonary function testing

Infant Pulmonary Function testing is done in the main pulmonary lab. When patients are old enough to cooperate, they will be testing in either the pulmonary lab located on the second floor in the main hospital or the satellite pulmonary lab.

State-of-the-Art Lung Function Tests

Pulmonary function tests, called PFTs, are tests that see how well your lungs work. They are the most often ordered pulmonary lab tests. Our Pulmonary Clinic is staffed by Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners and performs many tests to help physicians check a patient's lung health. To accurately diagnose and treat lung conditions in children, we offer pulmonary function tests.

Diagnostic Tests

This test shows the total amount of air in the lungs and gives a more complete picture of a patients’ breathing function. Learn More
A bronchoscopy consists of inserting a long, thin tube (usually through the nose) through the upper airway into the lungs and allows the physician to look at the surface of the lungs. Learn More
This challenge will assess a child's baseline lung function and provide results from breathing tests conducted using cold air. Learn More
The cough peak flow test monitors expiratory muscle weakness and bulbar involvement. The CPF is the speed of air coming out of the lungs after a cough, usually after taking in a very deep breath.
The diffusion capacity test measures the transfer of gas from air in the lungs to the red blood cells in lung blood vessels.
The exercise-induced bronchoconstriction study is a test to measure exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) or acute airway narrowing that occurs as a result of exercise.
The helium dilution study is used to evaluate lung volumes instead of the body box. Learn More
Lung volumes is a test that measures the total size of your lungs and how the air is distributed through the lungs.
The maximum expiratory pressure test measures maximal expiratory pressure.
The maximum inspiratory pressure test measures maximal inspiratory pressure.
The pre-post bronchodilator study uses spirometry to see if the narrowed airways caused by asthma and other respiratory diseases can be reversed.
This test is performed to determine how exercise affects your lung function. You will have a lung function test before and after you exercise to see if there is a change in lung function.
This test checks the volumes and flow rates the patient is capable of producing by forcing (blowing) air out of their lungs into a mouthpiece. Learn More
This test is the most reliable way to diagnose cystic fibrosis is to analyze the chloride (salt) contained in sweat. It is important to have a sweat test using the method approved by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for both collection and analysis.

Possible Treatments

Pulmonary function tests are a series of tests, which evaluate how well your lungs are performing.

Staffed by Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners, pulmonary performs many tests that help physicians evaluate a patient's lung health. "Pulmonary function tests", usually called PFT's are the most frequently ordered pulmonary lab tests. Different types of PFT's can be performed depending on the age of the child. Each test requires a certain level of cooperation for the test to be successful and accurate. Generally, PFT's are ordered within the following guidelines:

  • Ages 8 and older: Spirometry every visit, lung volumes as needed
  • Ages 6 & 7: Spirometry each visit
  • Ages 3, 4 and 5: Spirometry as able (many this age cannot correctly perform test)
  • Ages up to 3: Infant pulmonary function testing

Infant Pulmonary Function testing is done in the main pulmonary lab. When patients are old enough to cooperate, they will be testing in either the pulmonary lab located on the second floor in the main hospital or the satellite pulmonary lab.

State-of-the-Art Lung Function Tests

Pulmonary function tests, called PFTs, are tests that see how well your lungs work. They are the most often ordered pulmonary lab tests. Our Pulmonary Clinic is staffed by Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioners and performs many tests to help physicians check a patient's lung health. To accurately diagnose and treat lung conditions in children, we offer pulmonary function tests.

Diagnostic Tests

This test shows the total amount of air in the lungs and gives a more complete picture of a patients’ breathing function. Learn More
A bronchoscopy consists of inserting a long, thin tube (usually through the nose) through the upper airway into the lungs and allows the physician to look at the surface of the lungs. Learn More
This challenge will assess a child's baseline lung function and provide results from breathing tests conducted using cold air. Learn More
The cough peak flow test monitors expiratory muscle weakness and bulbar involvement. The CPF is the speed of air coming out of the lungs after a cough, usually after taking in a very deep breath.
The diffusion capacity test measures the transfer of gas from air in the lungs to the red blood cells in lung blood vessels.
The exercise-induced bronchoconstriction study is a test to measure exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) or acute airway narrowing that occurs as a result of exercise.
The helium dilution study is used to evaluate lung volumes instead of the body box. Learn More
Lung volumes is a test that measures the total size of your lungs and how the air is distributed through the lungs.
The maximum expiratory pressure test measures maximal expiratory pressure.
The maximum inspiratory pressure test measures maximal inspiratory pressure.
The pre-post bronchodilator study uses spirometry to see if the narrowed airways caused by asthma and other respiratory diseases can be reversed.
This test is performed to determine how exercise affects your lung function. You will have a lung function test before and after you exercise to see if there is a change in lung function.
This test checks the volumes and flow rates the patient is capable of producing by forcing (blowing) air out of their lungs into a mouthpiece. Learn More
This test is the most reliable way to diagnose cystic fibrosis is to analyze the chloride (salt) contained in sweat. It is important to have a sweat test using the method approved by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for both collection and analysis.

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