What is a pulmonary function test?

The effectiveness of the lungs is determined by a pulmonary function test. The test evaluates lung volume, capacity, gas exchange, and rate of flow, as well as other lung-related characteristics. Your doctor may be able to identify and treat some lung diseases based on the results.

How are pulmonary function tests performed?

Pulmonary function tests can be performed in two ways, depending on the information your doctor needs. In some cases, your doctor may request both tests since they measure different things. To evaluate your breathing, your doctor may use a spirometer (a device with a mouthpiece) or have you stand inside an air-tight box that resembles a telephone booth.

What does a pulmonary function test measure?

A pulmonary function test evaluates several elements of lung health. Here are a few examples:The volume of the lungs when they are entirely full of air is known as total lung capacity.The amount of air you can forcefully expel once your lungs have been completely filled is known as forced vital capacity.After you've expelled as much as you can, the amount of air left in your lungs.Functional residual capacity is the quantity of air left in your lungs after you typically exhale.

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Central Coast Pathology Patient Service Center

2049 S Broadway, Santa Maria, CA 934542049 S Broadway

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Industrial Medical Group of Santa Maria Valley

3070 Skyway Dr, Santa Maria, CA 934553070 Skyway Dr

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Laboratory Specialists International

4834 Crestwood Ct, Santa Maria, CA 934554834 Crestwood Ct

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Labcorp

1145 E Clark Ave, Santa Maria, CA 934551145 E Clark Ave

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Dignity Health Laboratories

1102 E Clark Ave, Santa Maria, CA 934551102 E Clark Ave

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Central Coast Pathology Laboratory, Paso Robles

Central Coast Pathology Laboratory

112 Niblick Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446112 Niblick Rd

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CHC North County Pediatrics

2800 Riverside Ave, Paso Robles, CA 934462800 Riverside Ave

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Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories

2120 Golden Hill Rd, Paso Robles, CA 934462120 Golden Hill Rd

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Sierra Vista, Cambria Draw Station

Sierra Vista

2150 Main St, Cambria, CA 934282150 Main St

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Central Coast Pathology Patient Service Center

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Dignity Health Laboratories

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