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Lung Function Testing or Spirometry

Lung function testing or spirometry measures airflow rates and lung volumes of air going in and out of the lungs. A spirometer is a device that contains a special sensor behind the mouthpiece and is typically connected to a computer providing measurements of airflow. Spirometry is critical in the diagnosis and following of asthmatics or any patient with lower respiratory complaints. During spirometry, the patient will typically be asked to perform the test at least three times to achieve the best result.

Once all of the air is expelled from the lungs, the patient will inhale as deep a breath as possible so that the lungs are completely filled with air. The patient will then exhale or blow as hard and as fast as possible into the mouthpiece until a certain amount of time has elapsed. Then the patient will breathe in as deeply and as long as possible so the lungs are again filled with air. The results of the airflow are sent to the computer program, the information is calculated, and a printout provided showing critical aspects of lung flow. The provider will then explain the results of the testing to the patient. Depending upon the numbers generated from these lung function tests and the actual shape of the inspiratory and expiratory curves, certain causes for lower respiratory complaints can be elucidated and a treatment program can be designed.