Pulmonary Function Tests - Srivastava MRI and Imaging Centre



Pulmonary function tests are a useful measure to find how sound your lungs are functioning. The test would cover your well you breathe and how effectively your lungs are functioning and pouring oxygen to the rest of your body. 
You could be asked to give these tests due to several reasons such as:

• If you have lung cancer symptoms.

• If you are constantly exposed to a few substances in your workplace or environment.

• To examine the course of persistent lung disease like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or asthma.

• Before surgery, to check how well your lungs are functioning.

• Whether you are allergic.

• Whether you suffer from Asbestosis.

Risks associated with the tests

As pulmonary tests functioning isn't an invasive procedure and so it is quite safe and as well as quick for most of the people. However, the person needs to follow a few precise and simple commands. But a few people might experience some issues such as dizziness along with the test, mild issues while breathing, coughing, and asthma attack due to deep inhalation. You will be provided with all the in-time and after effects of the test at PFT test centre in Delhi.

Preparation for the tests

The healthcare providers at Srivastava MRI And ImagingCentre will explain to you the detailed procedure for the tests. You are free to ask as many questions as you have in your mind. You would even be asked to sign on the procedures that permit you to have these tests. Remember to convey all your health concerns or medicines that you take your healthcare provider. Also, make sure to take a few medicines before the tests as asked by your healthcare provider, stop smoking before a few hours of the tests as suggested by your consultant, eat an appropriate meal before the test, etc. You will be asked to record your height and weight before the beginning of the procedure to ensure your results are precisely estimated.

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