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.

Page 22 - Pulmonary Function Test in East Los Angeles: Find and book nearby PFT testing today

20 instant-book locations

United Westlab

6325 CA-27, Los Angeles, CA 913076325 CA-27

Pulmonary Function Test near me in East Los Angeles, CA

Own a clinic? Add your location.

United Westlab

United Westlab

Peace of Mind

Peace of Mind

Westcliff Medical Laboratories

Westcliff Medical Laboratories

Bio-Data Medical Laboratories & Radiology

Bio-Data Medical Laboratories & Radiology

Wellnessmart, MD

Wellnessmart, MD

Space Maintainers Laboratory

Space Maintainers Laboratory

MP Biomedicals, LLC

MP Biomedicals, LLC

Mohs Tek

Mohs Tek

Stemcellifegroup

Stemcellifegroup

Equaltox Laboratory

Equaltox Laboratory

Pathnostics

Pathnostics

Labcorp at Walgreens, Upland

Labcorp at Walgreens

Excel Studios

Excel Studios

Advantage Plus Medical Center, Family and Addiction center

Advantage Plus Medical Center

Labcorp

Labcorp

United Westlab

United Westlab

Las Palmas Medical Group, Ontario

Las Palmas Medical Group

The Functional Medicine Center

The Functional Medicine Center

Harris Histology Services

Harris Histology Services

Detect Lab

Detect Lab

Own a clinic? Add your location.

Pulmonary Function Test near me
in East Los Angeles, CA