Pulmonary Function Test

With the help of pulmonary function tests, your specialist can:

• Find a constriction in your lungs’ airways;
• Recognize early alterations in the capacity of your lungs to provide oxygen to your blood;
• Determine whether a medication, such as a bronchodilator, could be beneficial; 
• Indicate whether lung damage from environmental exposure to substances;
• Analyze your tolerance for surgery and other medical procedures;
• Identify the course of your treatment accurately, measure the impact of chronic disorders like cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or asthma on lung function.