We offer a wide range of services to support your overall well-being, including essential respiratory, cardiac, and neurological testing.
Your Health is Our Priority
You don’t have to face health challenges alone. Our experienced care team provides compassionate, patient-centered support tailored to your needs. Whether you're dealing with a chronic condition or navigating a hospital stay, we're here to help improve your quality of life.
Our clinic provides comprehensive diagnostic testing for cardiac, pulmonary, and neurological conditions. We work closely with you and your healthcare providers to develop a personalized care plan that fits with your lifestyle and supports your health goals.
How to use a peak flow meter
In 6 easy steps
How well are your lungs working?
Show me how
A peak flow meter can help measure how well your lungs are working and how well you're managing your asthma.
Step 1
Set the meter at the bottom of the scale.
Step 2
Stand up and make sure nothing is in your mouth. Take a deep breath.
Step 3
Close your lips around the meter's mouthpiece.
Step 4
Blow out as hard and fast as you can. Check the number where the marker landed.
Step 5
Write down the number.
Step 6
Repeat the process 2 more times. The highest number of the 3 numbers is your current peak flow.
What your numbers mean
"Good" or "bad" peak flow readings aren't the same for every person. Work with your doctor to find out what your zones of measurement should be as part of your asthma action plan. The zones often follow a traffic light system:
Danger. You're in the red zone if your reading is below 50 percent of your normal peak flow. This is a medical alert. Take your rescue medications. Call your doctor and follow your red-zone action plan.
Caution. You're in the yellow zone if your reading is 50 to 80 percent of your normal peak flow. This means your airways are narrowing. Follow your yellow-zone action plan.
You're good to go. You're in the green zone if your reading is 80 to 100 percent of your normal peak flow. This means your lungs are working fine. Continue following your asthma management plan.
Keep learning about asthma by following this link.
Sources
- American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology. "Peak Flow Meter." https://www.aaaai.org/tools-for-the-public/conditions-library/asthma/peak-flow-meter.
- American Lung Association. "Measuring Your Peak Flow Rate." https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/asthma/treatment/devices/peak-flow.
- National Library of Medicine. "How to Use Your Peak Flow Meter." https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000043.htm.
Comprehensive Cardiopulmonary Services
Cardiac care
Our care team also specializes in cardiac testing services to help manage your heart health. Our services include:
- Cardiac stress testing
- Regular/Bruce protocol
- Nuclear medicine
- Echocardiography
- Cardiac Holter monitoring
- Echocardiography (infant, pediatric and adult)
- Electrocardiography (ECG) (infant, pediatric and adult)
Neurological care
Understanding your neurological health is key to providing comprehensive care. Our team offers advanced neurological testing, including 32-channel digital electroencephalography (EEG) for both pediatric and adult patients, to help diagnose a variety of conditions.
Pulmonary care
Breathing well is essential to living well. Our pulmonary services are designed to support your respiratory health. Whether you're receiving care as an inpatient or outpatient, our experienced team offers a wide range of treatments and diagnostic services, including:
- Full pulmonary function testing
- 6-minute walk testing
- Breathing treatments, inhalers and/or nebulizers
- Chest physiotherapy
- Hyperinflation therapy
- Oxygen therapy
- Mechanical ventilation for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients
Specialized Care for Sleep Disorders
Sleep is a vital part of overall health, and untreated sleep disorders can impact your daily life. Our Cardiopulmonary Support Services team also manages our sleep lab, offering specialized care for adult patients with sleep disorders. In addition to in-lab studies, we offer home sleep testing for eligible patients. Visit our Sleep Medicine page to learn more about how we can help you get a better night’s sleep.
Our team is here to ensure you receive the best care possible!