During the spirometry test your lung function is measured when you blow into a machine, and in order to obtain accurate results it is very important to observe the following conditions: Please note Spirometry Appointments cannot be undertaken until at least 6 weeks following a chest infection.
If you have a worsening of your cough or a chest infection at the time of your appointment, please telephone and postpone as the test would be inaccurate. Telephone: 01249 712232 When you’re having trouble breathing, your doctor might order a test called spirometry. Spirometry is a very common test to see how well your lungs work. Spirometry measures three things: Your doctor will look at your test results to figure out what may be making it hard to breathe. Common causes include: You don’t need to do anything to prepare for spirometry, though there
are a few things to keep in mind: The test itself takes about 15 minutes. It’s done in your doctor’s office, and afterward, you can go about your day as normal. You’ll sit in a chair and have a clip placed on your nose to keep your nostrils closed. Then, you’ll take a deep breath and exhale as quickly and hard as you can into a tube. You’ll need to wrap your lips tightly around the tube so all your air goes into it. Usually, the test is given three times to make sure the results are the same every time. The tube connects to a machine called a spirometer. It records how much air you breathe out from your lungs and the speed at which you
exhale. All this information helps the doctor figure out what’s causing your breathing problems. Spirometry is a painless test. Most people have no problems with it. Depending on your health, the deep breathing might make you feel a little tired or lightheaded. If you have heart disease or have had surgery recently, check with
your doctor to make sure spirometry won’t be a problem for you. You might hear your doctor or a technician refer to two key measurements in spirometry. They are: A doctor will look at your age, height, and gender to figure out whether your results are in the normal range. Numbers outside this range can suggest a lung problem. Your doctor should get a report within a few days and talk it over with you. If the doctor thinks your airways are blocked, they may give you a medication that opens them up. It’s called a
bronchodilator. After several minutes, you may take the spirometry test again to see whether the bronchodilator made a difference. A low FEV-1 score suggests you have an obstructive airway disease such as COPD. This means your lungs can fill with air normally, but your airways are too narrow to exhale
as much as they should. If your lungs can’t fill enough, you have a restrictive lung disease. There are several types of these conditions, but one of the most common is pulmonary fibrosis. If you have this disease, some of the tissue in your lungs has become scarred. It won’t expand when you inhale, so you can never get quite enough breath. Do I Need Spirometry?This is one of the most important tests for a doctor to diagnose lung disease. If you’re having any breathing problems, talk about spirometry with your doctor. If there's a chance you might have COPD, asthma, or some other lung condition, this test is a good first step toward getting a diagnosis. Spirometry is also helpful in testing how well a bronchodilator or other treatment is working. You may have had spirometry testing when you were first diagnosed with asthma. A test after you’ve been taking asthma medications for a while can let you and your doctor know whether you’re on the right treatment track. How do you prepare for a breathing test?To prepare for your pulmonary function test, follow these instructions:. No bronchodilator medication for four hours.. No smoking for four hours before the test.. No heavy meals.. Do not wear any tight clothing, for exercise testing please wear a shirt that buttons up from the front and comfortable shoes.. What should you avoid before spirometry?Please wear loose, comfortable clothing which will not restrict your breathing. Please avoid taking any inhalers the morning of the test if possible. Please avoid a large meal in the 2 hours before your appointment. Please avoid smoking in the 24 hours before the appointment if possible.
What are the steps of using a spirometer?How Do I Use an Incentive Spirometer?. Sit up straight and tall, and hold the spirometer in your hands.. Take a deep breath in and let it out.. Place the mouthpiece in your mouth. ... . Breathe in slowly through the mouthpiece (like sucking through a straw). ... . Hold your breath in for 3 seconds and then let it out.. |
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