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Pulmonologist•Faridabad
Pulmonary Function Tests or PFTs are a set of tests that are used to determine, measure or observe the functioning of the lungs. The most common pulmonary function tests used are spirometry, gas diffusion, and lung plethysmography.
Highlights of pulmonary function tests
A spirometry test is used to measure the amount of air inhaled and exhaled. It also measures the amount of time taken to complete a respiration cycle.
Lung plethysmography measures the amount of air in the l...more
Highlights of pulmonary function tests
A spirometry test is used to measure the amount of air inhaled and exhaled. It also measures the amount of time taken to complete a respiration cycle.
Lung plethysmography measures the amount of air in the l...more
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Lung function is a major indicator of health since it determines the amount of Oxygen that a body gets. Doctors resort to Pulmonary Function Tests if there is a problem with breathing or the lungs. Pulmonary tests give insight into how the lungs are functioning.
These tests measure parameters like lung capacity, lung volumes, gas exchange, rate of flow, etc.
Armed with information from these tests, the doctor can decide whether a person has some issues with the lungs or not, an...more
These tests measure parameters like lung capacity, lung volumes, gas exchange, rate of flow, etc.
Armed with information from these tests, the doctor can decide whether a person has some issues with the lungs or not, an...more
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X rays show a typical appearance in TB. So doctors can diagnose fairly accurately based on it. Many times the actual TB bacillus is not found because it is very slow growing organism. Doctors are correct in starting treatment. If it is limited to chest it takes around 6 months. If bone involved then it may take 18 months.
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You need to be evaluated by a Physician without delay. He will also get some tests done like X-ray chest, CBC,FNAC of swelling, blood sugar test etc.
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