Pulmonary
Function Testing
| What
are Pulmonary Function Test (PFT’s)?
There are many test that are considered pulmonary function
test. The list include PFT’s with and without brocnchodilator, lung
volumes, diffusion capacity, and slow vital capacity to name a few. All of
these test require the patient to blow into a tube while sitting in a
chair.
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What
do the test measure?
Each test measures a specific function of your lungs or records of
specific volume of air in your lungs. All of these measurements allow your
doctor or a lung specialist to determine a diagnosis and a proper plan of
treatment if needed. The test is also used at times to determine if the medicine
you are taking is working effectively.
Are
there any instructions?
Yes. First of all, wear
loose clothing. Do not wear any item that restricts your ability to take a deep
breath.
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Secondly, avoid large meals before the scheduled test time
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Ask your doctor if he/she wants you to use your inhaled medicines prior
to the test. MOST DOCTORS want your inhaled medicine WITHHELD 6 HOURS PRIOR to
the test.
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