Lung Function Test
What is a Lung Function Test?
(Spirometry before and after bronchodilators)
To detect and quantify lung conditions, a standardized test where the patient blows through a pipe is done.
What are common lung function tests?
Spirometry
Measures how much air you can inhale and exhale, as well as how fast you can exhale.
Pulse Oximetry
A non-invasive method to measure the oxygen saturation in your blood.
Plethysmography
Measures the total amount of air your lungs can hold (total lung capacity, TLC) by having you sit in an airtight box.
Pulse Oximetry
Measures how much air you can inhale and exhale, as well as how fast you can exhale.
