Satellite Spirometry provides everything you need to begin PFT testing immediately. Your Service agreement will include a Registered Respiratory Therapist, the PFT machine and interpretation by our Board Certified Pulmonologist. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth leading cause of death in the US, causing over 100,000 deaths per year. In fact, 5 to 20% of the general population has some respiratory abnormality.