The Pulmonary Function Laboratory is a state-of-the-art, full service facility with the ability to perform diagnostic and monitoring tests for all types of lung diseases. The Laboratory has multiple sites for testing within the medical center. Our highly trained staff creates a comfortable testing environment and is experienced in answering questions about the procedures that we perform.

Your doctor may send you for pulmonary function testing for a variety of reasons including obtaining general information about your lung health. Some specific reasons for testing include the following:

• To assess the effect of treatment you are receiving
• To assess the extent of lung disease
• To assess your level of fitness
• To assess your risk for complications from a contemplated surgical procedure
• To detect the presence or absence of lung disease
• To evaluate you for pulmonary disability
• To measure the effects of occupational or environmental exposure

Why Choose Mount Sinai Respiratory Institute

The Mount Sinai Respiratory Institute delivers innovative, multidisciplinary care for patients with the full spectrum of lung and respiratory diseases. The Institute unites leading specialists in pulmonology, critical care, sleep medicine, allergy/immunology, cardiology, ENT, gastroenterology, rheumatology, and thoracic surgery, to provide fully integrated, patient-centered care under one roof. Anchored by Mount Sinai’s strong research enterprise and commitment to precision medicine, The Institute drives advances in diagnostics, personalized therapies, and clinical trials to improve outcomes for every patient. The Respiratory Institute creates new options for patients in New York City and the surrounding region.