Emergency No: 08062136599Spirometry is a test used for assessing how well the lungs of a patient are working. It is measured by how much air the patient inhales, exhales, and how fast is the process of exhaling. This test is used for diagnosing conditions like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, and other illnesses affecting breathing. Doctors might also use this test for monitoring the lung condition and checking whether a treatment for the lung condition is working for the patient with breathing patterns or not. Spirometry is a safe test and healthcare experts often recommend it for evaluating lung functions.
Spirometry is performed as it helps in determining lung functions including airways diseases as well such as:
Spirometry is also useful in:
The doctor might order a spirometry test if the patient is experiencing lung and airway conditions symptoms. Here are symptoms that might raise the need for a spirometry test:
The healthcare provider will ask the patient to follow some steps such as:
These precautions ensure that the results of the spirometry test are precise.
The healthcare expert initiates the spirometry procedure in a lung-function lab. At first, the expert will involve placing a soft clip on the nose. It assists the patient breathe out only through a tube linked to the spirometer. The spirometer helps in measuring the airflow amount of the lungs and the inhaled amount back into the lungs. The patient is asked to blow hard and fast. The test is repeated three times to make sure that the results are precise.
The provider might ask the patient for breathing in a medicine that helps in opening the airways. The next step would be exhaling into the tube interlinked with the spirometer. Once it is done, the expert will begin comparing the results before and after inhaling the medicine. Lastly, it is decided whether they can involve using medications in the treatment plan of the patient or not.
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To pass a spirometry test, make sure to involve breathing exercises, wear loose and comfortable clothing, avoid alcohol, and avoid smoking.
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