Pulmonary function test commonly known as PFT is a respiratory test for detecting lung capacity and lung wall mechanics for diagnosis of the chest problem. Pulmonary functions tests are a branch of tests which can help your pulmonologist to measure your lungs functions to determine if you have any lung disease like asthma or COPD. It also helps your pulmonologist to find out how well your medicine is working. Pulmonary function tests will assist pulmonologists to diagnose and treat all pulmonary diseases including but not limited to asthma, allergy, lung fibrosis, lung cancer, sarcoid, and chronic bronchitis.
A Spirometry is an examination that helps diagnose and monitor specific respiratory diseases but also evaluates the airflow in terms of inhalation, exhalation and the rate of exhalation. Below are the respiratory diseases detected through spirometry.
Spirometry can be used to determine the effectiveness of your treatment drugs as well as finding out whether you have managed to control your breathing problems. It is possible for it to be performed before surgical procedures in order to check if breathing capacities are adequate for the hardship expectable during the surgery process itself.