SPIROMETRY

Spirometry is the most common of the pulmonary function tests (PFTs). It measures lung function, specifically the amount (volume) and/or speed (flow) of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. Pcmc Healthcare provides this healthcheck up in pimpri chinchvad.

Reasons to get tested:

• To detect respiratory disease in patients presenting with symptoms of breathlessness, and to distinguish respiratory from cardiac disease as the cause
• To measure bronchial responsiveness in patients suspected of having asthma
• To diagnose and differentiate between obstructive lung disease and restrictive lung disease
• To diagnose impairment from occupational asthma.
• to measure the response to treatment of conditions which spirometry detects.

Preparation:
- Do not eat a heavy meal prior to the test 
- Do not smoke for four to six hours prior to the test
- Before the test consult your doctor regarding the use of specific medications, including bronchodilators or inhalers. Sometimes, medication may be administered as part of the test.

During the test:
- A Clip will be placed over your nose and you will be asked to breathe through the mouth into a tube connected to a machine known as a spirometer. 
- First you have to breathe in deeply and then exhale as quickly and forcefully as possible into the tube. 
- The exhale must last at least six seconds for the machine to work properly. 
- Usually the test is repeated three times and the best of the three results is considered to be the measure of the lung function.

- It is crucial that you cooperate with the technician if accurate results are to be obtained.

Duration:
Approximately 10 minutes