With three decades of science and innovation, the NOVA Medical School laboratory combines cutting-edge technology and professional excellence to drive respiratory research in Portugal.
Did you know that more than 600 million people worldwide live with a chronic respiratory disease?
In Portugal, these diseases—such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)—have been on the rise. However, they often remain underdiagnosed and undertreated, which has a major impact on quality of life and mortality.
What we do
The Functional Exploration Laboratory | Physiopathology at NOVA Medical School offers the community an excellent respiratory functional assessment service, essential for:
- Early detection of respiratory diseases;
- Confirmation of diagnoses;
- Assessment of the respiratory effects of other diseases or environmental exposures;
- Monitoring of disease progression and response to therapy;
- Preoperative assessment.
Experience and Innovation
With three decades of experience, our laboratory has been a pioneer in Portugal in introducing innovative functional tests.
We were the first to bring bronchial provocation testing with drugs and the measurement of exhaled nitric oxide into clinical practice, both of which are fundamental in the diagnosis and monitoring of asthma.
Research focused on the future
Our team is also dedicated to research into environmental pollution and respiratory health, studying the impact of exposure to indoor and outdoor air. We participate in scientific projects that develop new methods for collecting and analyzing biomarkers of inflammation, contributing to a future with earlier diagnoses and more effective treatments.