My last clearance, the pulmonologist, is on Wednesday... and I am super nervous for some reason. I think it's because I don't know what they are going to do. I knew the cardiologist would do an ekg- no big deal.

I know I don't have any lung issues.... when I am around pets & smoke, I do wheeze and use an inhaler. I avoid pets and smoke and as a result have not used an inhaler in over a year. I sleep well at night, fully refreshed in the AM, don't snore....

what kind of tests do they do for a pulmonary clearance? Is it just the breathing test into a hose... then a nebulizer treatment and re-do?

Some people have said they have you do a a sleep apnea test---- what would make them want to do that?

Thank you all in advance.

My last clearance, the pulmonologist, is on Wednesday... and I am super nervous for some reason. I think it's because I don't know what they are going to do. I knew the cardiologist would do an ekg- no big deal.
I know I don't have any lung issues.... when I am around pets & smoke, I do wheeze and use an inhaler. I avoid pets and smoke and as a result have not used an inhaler in over a year. I sleep well at night, fully refreshed in the AM, don't snore....
what kind of tests do they do for a pulmonary clearance? Is it just the breathing test into a hose... then a nebulizer treatment and re-do?
Some people have said they have you do a a sleep apnea test---- what would make them want to do that?

Thank you all in advance.

They had me walk swiftly in loops around their office. They would stop me briefly at every lap and take my blood oxygen level and heart rate. I did not have to do a sleep apnea test because I was already diagnosed and being treated. For me, all the surgical clearance appointments were a breeze. Best of luck to you!

A sleep apena test would require an overnight in sleep lab. That isn't one that they would just spring on you during the appointment. I didn't have to have a pulmonary clearance - but in the hospital had to meet with a respitory tech. They had me blow into a spirometer to measure lung function. If it wasn't within the safe level, they would have sent me home with oxygen.

Thank you both for your replies!

I have the Pulmonologist appointment today at 2:30.

yesterday my Dr's office called to set up final clearance. I expressed my nervousness with the Pulmonologist for some reason, but she, like everyone here reassured me it's ok.

I just worry a lot

Good luck today. Let us know how it goes. [emoji3]

Ta Rena

Yay. I'm actually in the room awaiting my clearance to be handed to me.

I was worried for nothing. The Dr came in, asked me a few questions, listened to my lungs and that was it. We started talking - having a few friends in common. After 10 minutes he said he has to see other patients.

he said there is nothing for him to do, and that I should do fine with the surgery and good luck!

Thank you all for listening and help reassure me about the test.

My final clearance is Aug 24th.... then get to submit everything to insurance ?