When you require tests or therapy, there’s no need to add a long car ride to the discomfort of your ailment. Just ask your doctor to refer you to Cayuga Medical Center or Schuyler Hospital. We offer professional care that’s more personal and compassionate than you’ll find elsewhere.
About
Pulmonary Medicine: Inpatient Care and Outpatient Testing
In support of pulmonary medicine (related to diseases of the respiratory system), Cayuga Health offers pulmonary function testing for both inpatients and outpatients.
- Services include lung capacity studies, lung volumes, oximetry studies, diffusion capacity studies, arterial blood-gas testing, and methadoline
- Respiratory therapists also provide ventilator support, chest physical therapy, ultrasonic nebulizer treatments, and 24-hour support to the medical center’s Intensive-Coronary Care Unit and Level II Special Care Nursery.
Pulmonary Function Tests
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are tests that show how well your lungs are working. The tests measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. This information can help your healthcare provider diagnose and decide the treatment of certain lung disorders.
Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Pulmonary rehabilitation is a medically supervised program for people with long-term (chronic) lung diseases. It may also be used before or after lung surgery. Pulmonary rehab is used for lung conditions such as:
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis
- Interstitial lung disease, such as sarcoidosis and fibrosis
- Cystic fibrosis
what our patients are saying
“I have had many occasions visiting CMC for myself and family. We have never had a bad experience there at all. Last October I had surgery and the nurses were amazing especially my night nurse. Thank you to all CMC staff for doing what you do every day with a smile.”
“I have to say the last couple visits that I’ve had here have been wonderful. About a month ago I had an EGD and the staff were amazing! Explained everything in detail and made me feel at ease. I was very nervous and the nurse I had was very comforting. Tonight we had to take my son to the emergency room and they were awesome with him! We got right in. “
“The staff and accommodations at Cayuga Birthplace are amazing!!! This is what it I imagine it would feel like to be a celebrity getting VIP treatment. I wish I could stay longer – even the food options are 5 Star! The amenities are great. Everything is clean and designed beautifully. Not a single complaint, only praises!”
“I have been a Hemo dialysis patient for almost Five years. Prior to dialysis and during dialysis I have had several trips to the ER, due to other health issues & was admitted to CMC more than a few times. Each and every time I’ve been there, whether in patient or out, I have been treated with respect, professionalism, and efficiency. I give this hospital 2 thumbs up!! Thank you CMC for taking care of me all these years!!”
