A Pulmonary function test / spirometry is a diagnostic procedure test of the lungs. It shows how much and how fast you can breathe out; reversibility after an inhaler. No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
How much and how fast you can breathe out; reversibility after an inhaler.
Asthma, COPD, breathlessness.
Avoid smoking and heavy meals before; inhalers may be paused on advice.
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
20 to 45 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Diagnostic procedure
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a pft show?
How much and how fast you can breathe out; reversibility after an inhaler.
Why is a pft done?
Asthma, COPD, breathlessness.
How do I prepare for a pft?
Avoid smoking and heavy meals before; inhalers may be paused on advice.
Does a pft use radiation?
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
How long does a pft take?
20 to 45 minutes
Pulmonary function test / spirometry किन गरिन्छ?
Asthma, COPD, breathlessness.
Pulmonary function test / spirometry का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Avoid smoking and heavy meals before; inhalers may be paused on advice.
Pulmonary function test / spirometry गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
No ionising radiation when done without X-ray guidance.
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