Crystal Lake Lung Function Tests

Crystal Lake Lung Function Tests

At the Crystal Lake office of Advanced Allergy & Asthma Associates and Food Allergy Center of Illinois, we offer a vital procedure to help determine the functionality and ability of your lungs. If you suffer from asthma or allergies, you may have experienced one or more symptoms that have lead you to have a lung function test. Having a lung function test performed can help diagnose a variety of causes including asthma, allergies, emphysema, bronchitis, chronic cough and other respiratory disorders. This test, also called spirometry, delivers data to an analytical machine called a spirometer by ways of you breathing into a sterile mouthpiece. This data will help determine multiple functions of your lungs.

Shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing can be painful and very uncomfortable while trying to perform active duties in your life. Some people have found it hard to walk even short distances without needing to gasp for air. If you have experienced difficulty breathing in any way, having a lung function test could be lifesaving. Continuing to ignore the problem could be fatal or cause severe illness. Dr. Noga Askenazi and the staff have your health and happiness in mind when you come in to take the test. The test will include multiple evaluations to help determine why you are having difficulties breathing.

The test will evaluate several levels of air that you are breathing in your lungs based on volume, speed, length and strength. Your results are unique to your lungs ability to hold, breathe out and breathe in air. Knowing your lungs’ capacity is very important in helping diagnose a cause to your breathing issues. Certain illnesses can aggravate asthma and allergies, causing added discomfort to a problem that already exists and getting a lung function test as soon as possible can help diagnose your condition so we can find a solution.

Dr. Askenazi and the staff invite you to make an appointment for a lung function test today and see how it can help you with your breathing problems. Knowing what the problem is can help ease fear and anxiety as well. We want you to feel comfortable in our office and we welcome you to call or come by today.

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Meredith Cirrincione | Dr. Noga Askenazi

Amy Schack, a distinguished board-certified Physician Associate, brings a wealth of expertise to patient care. Specializing in allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, asthma, and rashes, Amy is renowned for her commitment to excellence and compassionate approach. With a background in immediate care and orthopedics, she holds a Master's in Physician Assistant studies from Midwestern University and a Bachelor of Science from Northern Illinois University. A member of esteemed professional associations, including the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, Amy Schack instills confidence, ensuring you can trust her unwavering dedication to your health and well-being.


Meredith Cirrincione is a board certified Physician Assistant and specializes in treating allergies, with a focus on asthma, rashes, environmental allergies, chemical and food allergies. She holds a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies from The Chicago Medical School - Rosalind Franklin University of Health Sciences. She is a Fellow member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Association of PAs in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. She likes to approach things holistically. She is a strong patient advocate and adored by her patients. She enjoys singing, reading, cooking, and the great outdoors.


Dr. Noga Askenazi is a nationally recognized asthma and allergy specialist who is board certified in pediatric and adult allergy. Her areas of special interest are innovative treatment of rashes, sinusitis, food allergies, asthma and immune disorders. She was past President of the ISAAI (Illinois Society of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology), works on state and national committees for advancement of the allergy field and is a consultant for Advocate, Ascension Health, Northwestern amongst other health care systems. Her joy is helping patients reach their goals after together determining best treatments. Her staff and patients are a chosen family, and she invests in their happiness. She enjoys gardening, biking and cooking to good music.