WHY
BreathLab was created to provide access to timely, high quality lung function testing, with an emphasis on feeling comfortable, and going at your pace. Because there's nothing worse than being rushed, when you're already out of breath.
Unfortunately, asthma and respiratory disease are two of the leading causes of sickness and death in New Zealand. One in every five people suffer a respiratory condition. High quality testing with specialist providers is pivotal to early diagnosis and treatment. Long wait lists can mean treatment is delayed, while your health continues to decline.
Don't commit to a day off work, driving out of town for your tests - you can do them right here in Tauranga, on the weekend!
WHAT
BreathLab provide lung function testing for both clinical diagnostic purposes, and also occupational and recreational reasons, such as diving medicals or the armed or emergency services.
Click the link to view our services and lung function tests: Lung function test page
WHO
Your lead physiologist, Hamish, has spent over 15 years in health related fields, working in a variety of locations and roles, including respiratory physiology, health research, and medical device management. Hamish holds a Masters of Health Science, is a Certified Respiratory Function Scientist (CRFS), and registered with the Clinical Physiologist Registration Board. Hamish aims to ensure your testing experience meets the highest international standards (the ATS-ERS criteria), while still maintaining your comfort and understanding of the overall process.
BreathLab is proud to work with Dr George Bardsley from Bay Respiratory. Dr Bardsley provides medical reporting for pulmonary function tests, and is highly recommended as your Respiratory Physician of choice for consultations in the Bay of Plenty. You can learn more about George here: https://bayrespiratory.co.nz/team
WHERE
BreathLab operates from the rooms at Fifth Ave Family Practice, in the heart of Tauranga. There's plenty of parking right on site, 40th Fifth Ave, Tauranga.
Physiologist Hamish Collie