PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST

Pulmonary function tests are done to evaluate the function of the Respiratory System. It is also called as Lung Function test This includes are a group of breathing exercises that measure the function of the lungs, thus revealing problems in the way a patient breathes. These tests can determine the cause of shortness of breath, and may help confirm lung diseases such as asthma, bronchitis or emphysema. The pulmonary function tests also are performed before any major lung surgery.

Pulmonary function tests helps a doctor diagnose a range of respiratory diseases, which might not otherwise be obvious to the doctor or the patient. The tests are important since many kinds of lung problems can be successfully treated if detected early.

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