What's a Spirometry Test?
Spirometry Is the Most Common Type of Pulmonary Function or Breathing Test. This Test Measures How Much Air You Can Breathe in and out of Your Lungs, as Well...
Spirometry is the most common type of pulmonary function or breathing test. This test measures how much air you can breathe in and out of your lungs, as well as how easily and fast you can the blow the air out of your lungs. Your doctor may order spirometry if you have wheezing, shortness of breath, or a cough.
What does a spirometry test show?
Spirometry (spy-ROM-uh-tree) is a common office test used to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale, how much you exhale and how quickly you exhale. Spirometry is used to diagnose asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other conditions that affect breathing.
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How long does a spirometry test take?
Spirometry is a painless test that can often be done in your doctor's office or in a nearby clinic. The entire test usually takes less than 10 minutes, although sometimes it is repeated after taking a puffer medication.
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