Pulmonary Function Test

Pulmonary function test is a diagnosis method useful for measuring lung capacities and functional state objectively by a device called "spirometer". Air volume intake capacity of lung and air flow velocity generated with strong respiration performed during inspiration and expiration of this air by lung can be measured by this test. These two parameters give extremely important clues for diagnostics of many diseases.

When Are Pulmonary Function Tests Necessary?

In shortness of breath, stridor or long lasting coughing complaints.
In diagnosis of asthma or COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and differentiation of these diseases.
In monitoring of courses and treatment efficiencies of diagnosed COPD, asthma, heart failure and diseases holding pulmonary muscles.
In evaluation of disability caused by a pulmonary disease.
In scanning of individuals or groups with pulmonary disease development risks (For example, smokers, mine workers, workers inhaling harmful gases in their working environments).
For determining pulmonary complication risks related to surgery for patients subject to general anesthesia and taking necessary precautions in pre-surgery period for patients with risks.
With the purpose of surveying effects of chest deformations (shape defects) whether congenital or not to respiration.