Breathe Easier with Expert Lung Testing – No Wait Lists!
Do you experience any of the following?
Shortness of breath, even with mild activity
Chronic cough or wheezing
Frequent respiratory infections
Chest tightness or discomfort
Fatigue or difficulty breathing
These could be signs of an undiagnosed lung condition. A Pulmonary Function
Test (PFT) at Daviess Community Hospital can detect COPD, asthma, pulmonary
fibrosis, and other lung diseases early—before they worsen.
What is a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)?
A PFT is a simple, non-invasive test that measures lung volume, airflow,
and oxygen exchange to evaluate lung function and diagnose respiratory
conditions.
What to expect during a PFT:
Most insurance plans cover PFTs
Immediate appointments available at DCH - no wait lists!
No needles or invasive procedures
A series of breathing exercises to assess lung health
Fast results to guide your doctor’s diagnosis and treatment
Before your PFT appointment: Please do not smoke or take any breathing
medications 4-6 hours before your scheduled test.
Why choose Daviess Community Hospital for your PFT?
We use the GOLD Standard – The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive
Lung Disease (GOLD) is the international benchmark for grading COPD severity
and improving patient outcomes.
Immediate appointments – We offer fast scheduling and results!
Expert respiratory team – Our dedicated on-staff respiratory specialists
partner with Ascension St. Vincent Pulmonologists to provide comprehensive
lung care.
Our Pulmonary Function Testing services
We offer a full range of PFTs to diagnose and monitor lung conditions:
Spirometry – Measures lung capacity and airflow, helping diagnose
asthma, COPD, and other respiratory disorders.
Lung Volume Measurement – Evaluates total lung capacity to detect
restrictive lung diseases like pulmonary fibrosis.
Diffusion Capacity Test (DLCO) – Assesses how well your lungs transfer
oxygen to your blood, crucial for detecting emphysema and pulmonary hypertension.
Schedule your Pulmonary Function Test today!
Take control of your lung health. Ask your doctor about a PFT at Daviess
Community Hospital or call
(812) 254-9324 to schedule your PFT today!
