Free lung check in Zurich
On Wednesday, November 21, 2018, to mark World COPD Day, LUNGE ZÜRICH is offering free lung function tests at its counseling centers in Zurich and Uster, as well as on the LuftiBus on the Rathausbrücke in Zurich. Lung function tests are used for the prevention and early detection of lung and respiratory diseases.
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On the occasion of World COPD Day on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, Lunge Zurich is conducting free lung function tests at its counseling centers in Zurich and Uster. The tests will be conducted from 8:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 17:00 by appointment. A test takes ten minutes per person. An appointment must be made in advance by calling the information and advice hotline on 0800 07 08 09.
The LuftiBus will also be in operation on November 21, 2018. The prevention bus is located on the City Hall Bridge in the city of Zurich and offers free lung function tests continuously from 11:00 to 18:00. Pre-registration is not possible with the LuftiBus.
Procedure pulmonary function test
A lung function test, also called spirometry, can be performed easily, painlessly and within ten minutes. During spirometry, the test person is given a mouthpiece that is to be held tightly with both lips. On the instructions of the trained LuftiBus staff, the test person inhales as deeply as possible and then exhales quickly and forcefully through the mouthpiece.
The values obtained allow assessments to be made regarding lung health. The values help to identify lung and Respiratory such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or Asthma and treat them at an early stage. However, the employees do not make any diagnoses. In case of abnormal results, a more detailed medical examination is necessary.
Addresses counseling centers:
- Counseling Center Zurich, Pfingstweidstrasse 10, 8005 Zurich
- Counseling center Uster, Amtstrasse 3, 8610 Uster
