Pulmonology & Respiratory Medicine
Spirometry / lung function test
A breathing test that measures how much and how fast air moves in and out of the lungs.
When this is typically needed
- Chronic cough or breathlessness
- Diagnosing or monitoring asthma/COPD
- Pre-surgical lung assessment
What it involves
You breathe into a device following simple instructions — the test itself takes about 15 minutes.
What to expect
Results are available immediately and directly guide the pulmonologist's treatment decisions.
This page is educational information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Every case is different — talk to a qualified, verified doctor about your specific symptoms and situation before making treatment decisions.
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