Lung Function Testing
The job of the lungs is to deliver oxygen to the body and to take the carbon dioxide, which is a product of normal metabolism, away from the body – this is termed lung function.
The job of the lungs is to deliver oxygen to the body and to take the carbon dioxide, which is a product of normal metabolism, away from the body – this is termed lung function.
When we do a Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL) cytology at the Tufts Center for Equine Respiratory Health, you not only get a cytological diagnosis, but you also have access to our clinicians for advice on treatment.
Tufts Equine Respiratory Health Lab is the only place in New England offering a complete respiratory workup for equine athletes of all levels, from 10-goal old ponies and D3 Pony Club horses to future Derby winners, Grand Prix dressage horses and beloved backyard companions.