Spirometry
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Spirometry
At Brookridge Internal Medicine Associates in Longview, TX, Dr. Brenda Vozza and the experienced team offer comprehensive testing for pulmonary issues, including a spirometry test. A spirometry test may be performed if you need to be tested for issues, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or other lung-related issues. If you constantly feel short of breath or suspect you may have a lung issue, call or book online to schedule an appointment today.
What Are The Benefits Of Spirometry?
Asthma and other lung conditions can be debilitating and go unnoticed until symptoms worsen. Spirometry is a common and valuable pulmonary function test used to measure how well your lungs work. By evaluating how much air you can inhale, how much you can exhale, and how quickly you can expel air, spirometry offers critical insights into lung health and diagnosing and managing chronic respiratory conditions. At Brookridge Internal Medicine, our Longview, TX patients of all ages can gain the following benefits from spirometry testing:
- Early detection of lung diseases
- Monitoring chronic lung conditions
- Assessing lung function before surgery
- Evaluating respiratory symptoms
- Determining the impact of smoking on lung health
- Quick and simple asthma diagnostic tool
- Finds chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
What Is A Spirometry Test?
A spirometry test is a noninvasive, simple procedure to examine your breathing. The test is painless and takes less than half an hour. During the procedure, the technician will attach a clip to your nose and then ask you to take a deep breath and blow into a spirometry machine. The machine will record your lung capacity and the speed of your inhale and exhale. For consistency, we may perform the test at least three times. A technician will guide you through the test, and you should ask questions if you’re confused or feeling uncomfortable or dizzy.