Lung Function Screening
You know your blood pressure and cholesterol, but do you know your breathing numbers?
Ask yourself the following questions:
- Do you now or have you ever smoked cigarettes?
- Do you have a cough, wheezing, chest tightness or shortness of breath?
- If you cough, do you bring up mucus with your cough?
- Have you ever been exposed to fumes that may have affected your lungs?
If you are 45 or older and answer "Yes" to one or more of these questions, you may be eligible for a free non-invasive lung function screening (spirometry).
Screenings are conducted by appointment only. You will be asked to answer several questions over the phone to determine if you qualify for this screening program.
Screenings made possible through a grant from Boehringer Ingelheim. To see if you qualify, call Memorial's Community Relations Department at 257-5649.
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