Pulmonary (Lung) Function Test |
- This is a highly specialized and standardized test performed on a high-tech machine. It measures the amount of air a patient exhales strongly and for a long time three to six seconds after inhaling maximally. The percentage of lung function that a patient can blow out with maximal exertion is determined by this test.
- It provides information on the functions of our lungs. The amount of air a patient or a youngster tries to blow out is measured in this test. Normal readings in children should be greater than 90% of the anticipated values based on the patient’s age and height.
- This test can be done even below 4 years of with specialized software and under pediatric pulmonologist supervision. Utilizing various incentives such as blowing the balloon/candle completely and bursting it to obtain stars, or blowing out the candles, and so on.
- A function test is recommended for individuals who have a h/o repeated cough, breathing difficulty, whizzing and that is not responding to medicine and whose asthma or bronchitis diagnosis has to be verified.
- It’s also used to see if lung function improves after a course of inhaled drugs, or if we need to reduce or discontinue the doses.
- If the lung functions remain reduced after the test, it can be repeated after a dose of bronchodilator in the form of inhaled drug is given. The percentage change or improvement in the test is then noted. The reversibility or post-bronchodilator test is what this is called.
- When using a standardized and well-calibrated machine, the results are accurate.
- Our facility has a standardized flow sensor sophisticated machine with good flow sensors into which sanitized or disposable spirits are placed and the test is performed after calibration. It produces extremely accurate findings.
- It aids in the confirmation of the diagnosis, assessment of the severity of the condition, and therapy response.
- Dr. Jasmeet Kaur Wadhwa, a known pulmonologist, is well-versed in performing the pulmonary function test in all age group and specialize in less then 4 years of age group. She has been doing so for over ten years and has conducted extensive study and training on the issue.
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A Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) is a highly specialized and standardized test that measures the amount of air a patient exhales after inhaling maximally. It provides vital information on lung functions, helping in the diagnosis and assessment of lung conditions such as asthma and bronchitis.
Children above two years of age can perform this test with specizlize software and skilled pediatric pulmonologist. Different incentive For Diiferent age groups valid and acceptable tests.
- Cough
- Breathing Difficulty
- whizzing
- COPD
- Asthma Diagnosis
The Reversibility or Post-Bronchodilator Test is conducted if lung function remains reduced after an initial PFT. After administering a dose of bronchodilator via an inhaled drug, the test is repeated to observe the percentage change or improvement in lung function.
When performed using a standardized and well-calibrated machine, the results of a PFT are highly accurate. Dr. Jasmeet Kaur Wadhwa, an experienced pediatric pulmonologist, is highly skilled in conducting and interpreting these tests.