How to Prepare for your Appointment

 

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

Please arrive 5 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:

**Do not use respiratory medications (Inhalers/puffers) 24 hours before appointment.

  • 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