Breathe Better Forsyth To Offer Free Lung Function Test

FORSYTH COUNTY, GA — Are you interested in learning more about your lung’s age? As part of its Breathe Better Forsyth initiative, Northside Hospital Forsyth health care professionals will provide a free lung function test from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 8 at 1400 Northside Forsyth Drive in Cumming.

Whether you have a chronic cough or trouble breathing, have been exposed to smoking or other irritants or have a family history of breathing problems, the lung test will give participants a more comprehensive understanding of the risks of pulmonary disease and proper prevention techniques.

The comprehensive test will be administered by health care professionals and will include a one-on-one consultation with expert respiratory therapists, offer smoking cessation resources, osteoporosis screening, blood pressure screening and pulmonary rehabilitation program information.

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The free lung function test will take place:

Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2018, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Northside Hospital Forsyth’s Bennett Room A and B

1400 Northside Forsyth Drive, Cumming Georgia 30041

Free parking is available. Appointments are required. Call 404-845-5555 and press “0.” Register early, as spaces will fill quickly.

Photos courtesy Northside Hospital Forsyth