Pulmonary Laboratory

Set of non-invasive techniques for the study of lung diseases by analyzing the functioning of pulmonary physiology and the different alterations according to each disease.

Spirometry or flow curve pre and post bronchodilator volume:

Measures the flow and volume of exhaled and inspired air over a period of time.
Diffusion capacity with carbon monoxide:

Measures the ability of the lungs (alveoli) to allow oxygen to pass through the alveolar membrane through the alveolar membrane through a carbon monoxide marker.
Pulmonary volumes and / or Resistance of the airways by pre and post bronchodilator plethysmography:

Through a plethysmographic cabin, the volume of air during the phases of breathing and the resistance of the airways to the air flow can be measured.
Measurement of respiratory muscle strength (MIP-MEP adjusted with lung volumes):

Determines the strength of the respiratory muscles both in inspiration and expiration, helping to evaluate muscular and nervous system diseases.

Bronchotricity test with exercise and monitoring:

Measure resting lung function, then perform a specific exercise and evaluate the pulmonary response over time.
6-minute walk test:

Measures the state and capacity of the circulatory and pulmonary system in response to a maximum exercise for a period of 6 minutes. Considering the patient's symptoms during exercise, oxygenation and circulatory variables.
Maximum voluntary ventilation:

Measures the maximum volume of gas that can be exhaled for a certain period of time.
Nitric Oxide Monitor (FeNO):

Measures the level of nitric oxide that is exhaled, obtaining the measurement of airway inflammation, facilitating the detection and diagnosis of interstitial lung diseases, asthma control and COPD.