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Consult Request Guidelines
for Dyspnea
Dyspnea
Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines
1)
Full pulmonary function testing (spirometry, lung volumes, DLCO)
2)
Objective exercise measurement with 6 minute walk test
3)
Cardiac evaluation including echocardiogram
Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit
1) Spirometry
2) 6 minute walk
3) Chest x-ray
Patient Education/Information (includes preps)
Dyspnea
Appointment Timeframe
< 1 month
How to Get Results to Consultant
UMHS Patients: See CareWeb
External Patients: Hand carry non-UM records, pulmonary function tests and chest x-rays to visit
Clinic Contact Information
Physicians: 888-284-5864
Patients: 734-763-7668
Or 888-284-LUNG (5864)
Clinic Location Sites
Dyspnea Clinic Location
UM Consulting Physician
Dyspnea Clinic Faculty
Revised on:
07/25/2011