Lung Function testing

Also known as pulmonary function testing (PFT), are the tests designed to measure how well your lungs are working. These tests assess and measure various volumes, and capacities of one’s breathing and also help compare them with expected normal values which should be there for you. Therefore, this test can provide insight into your lung health.

Who needs Lung Function assessment:

Although anyone can get his lung function tested for adequacy to see lung health, the person who has any symptoms below mentioned should be tested with lung function testing:

• Chronic cough
• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing
• Fatigue during physical activity

• A history of smoking or occupational exposure to harmful substances
• Assessing lung function before major surgery

Types of Lung Function Tests

1. Spirometry
   • Measures the amount and flow of air you can inhale and exhale. It is often used to diagnose asthma and COPD and assess lungs in ILDs
2. Lung Volume Testing (Body Plethysmography)
   • Determines the total lung capacity, including how much air remains in your lungs after exhalation.
3. Diffusion Capacity Test (DLCO)
   • Evaluates how well oxygen diffuses from your lungs into your blood, which is crucial for assessing diseases affecting the lung tissue.
4. Peak Flow Measurement
   • Assesses the maximum speed of exhalation, commonly used to monitor asthma.

5. Advanced tests such as the Impulse Oscillometry test.

At SpO2fit clinics, we presently offer some of the above-mentioned lung function tests such as Peak flow measurement and spirometry.