Launched in 2007, the MSU has traveled the country spreading awareness of COPD and perform lung function testing on the general public. Today, the MSU has tested over 40,000 individuals in all 50 states.
The MSU is a mobile testing program that provides essential screenings and tests for lung health. The MSU provides lung function testing equipment, Respiratory therapist coordination, and educational materials. The goal of the MSU program is to make lung health screening and education as prevalent as blood pressure or cholesterol testing.
By requesting the MSU to perform testing at your workplace, local event, or offices you are committing to our campaign to make lung testing a frequent and vital practice!
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About the MSU:
The MSU provides lung testing by respiratory therapists. Individuals getting tested include those with symptoms of COPD and those at-risk for COPD. The lung test is performed by a spirometer : a machine you blow into that records the total air flow and lung volume of each individual, determining the overall health of your lungs. (To read more on what taking a spirometry test is like, visit the
Getting Tested article in the Patient & Caregivers section of this website.) Your test results will be written on a score card by a RT to take to your doctor. The score card also lists information for your doctor if he/she wishes to order further testing.
To request on-site lung health testing OR to rent equipment, please contact: screenings@copdfoundation.org
Respiratory therapists wanting to join our network of providers, email your contact information to: jkowalski@copdfoundation.org