Pulmonary Function Tests or PFTs are used to diagnose the cause and severity of breathing disorders. PFTs help your doctor evaluate conditions such as shortness of breath, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and emphysema. These tests may also be used to determine whether specific therapy modalities (for example, bronchodialators) will be effective in treating your lung condition.

Oroville Hospital's pulmonary function lab is staffed by a Registered Respiratory Therapist with more than twelve years of experience. All testing is carried out under the direction of an Internal Medicine doctor specializing in the care of patients with lung diseases.