pulmonary function tests
Why would I need a pulmonary function test?
Do you have difficulty breathing? Are your coughs so strong you feel like you'll lose a lung? Do you have a history of cigarette use? You may need a pulmonary function test to check your lung health.
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Pulmonary Function Tests
Spirometry measures how much air your exhale and how quickly your exhale.
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Your body's lung volume measurement is most accurately measured through body plethysmography. You'll breathe into a mouthpiece in a airtight booth. Changes in pressure in the booth will be used to measure your lung volume.
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Lung diffusion testing will measure how well your lungs exchange oxygen for carbon dioxide from your blood. It involves breathing a harmless gas, known as tracer gas, briefly. How much tracer gas is in your breathe is measured to see how well your lungs exchange oxygen.
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It is very important that individuals with specific medical problems or questions to consult with our cardiology specialists.
