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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American Family Care, Dedham

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370 Boston Providence Hwy, Dedham, MA 02026370 Boston Providence Hwy

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I went I for a couple of issues. The woman who took my vitals was friendly and competent. Then the resident or PA who saw me was friendly and thorough. She then called in the doctor who seemed more knowledgable. They gave me one of the Rx that I thought I needed.said they were going to give Me two But Forgot The second.

AFC Urgent Care, North Andover

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129 Turnpike St, North Andover, MA 01845129 Turnpike St

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AFC Urgent Care, Braintree

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485 Granite St, Braintree, MA 02184485 Granite St

4.63(220 reviews)

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I attempted to book an appt online but wasn’t able to do so. Seemed the website wasn’t working properly. I waited for less than 20 minutes to be seen at the office. All staff was professional and friendly.

AFC Urgent Care, Chelmsford

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45 Drum Hill Rd, Chelmsford, MA 0186345 Drum Hill Rd

4.57(503 reviews)

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I cut my finger with some very sharp gardening pruners. I went to AFC Urgent Care to see if I needed stitches. Check in was so easy and the receptionists were so nice. I only waited maybe five minutes before I was brought into a room. The nurse that brought me was very friendly and got to cleaning my wound right away. Within a few minutes the doctor came in and started getting everything ready to start stitching my finger up. My wound required five stitches and he made sure that I didn’t feel anything. From start to finish my visit there was about forty minutes! Great service & great care, thank you!

Walk-In Md Urgent Care, Cohasset

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390 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy, Cohasset, MA 02025390 Chief Justice Cushing Hwy

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AFC Urgent Care, Methuen

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380R Merrimack St, Methuen, MA 01844380R Merrimack St

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AFC Urgent Care, Norwood

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956 Boston Providence Hwy, Norwood, MA 02062956 Boston Providence Hwy

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Very friendly staff. Extremely satisfied with the teamwork between them s well. Very efficient, good listeners. They worked quickly to figure out my sore throat issues. This is better than my primary care!!

Walk-In Md Urgent Care, Randolph

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81 Memorial Pkwy, Randolph, MA 0236881 Memorial Pkwy

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AFC Urgent Care, Haverhill

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296 Main St, Haverhill, MA 01830296 Main St

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AFC Urgent Care, Brockton

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500 Westgate Dr, Brockton, MA 02301500 Westgate Dr

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AFC Urgent Care, Nashua

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3 Flagstone Dr, Hudson, NH 030513 Flagstone Dr

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Got appointment within same day. Staff was very professional and attentive and listened to my concerns.

American Family Care, Marlborough

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38 Boston Post Rd W, Marlborough, MA 0175238 Boston Post Rd W

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Love Dr Tardiff... always so attentive! Staff at this site is always professional and friendly.

AFC Urgent Care, Franklin

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649 Old West Central St, Franklin, MA 02038649 Old West Central St

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Very clean and efficient. Med asst Danny and the PA were awesome & friendly as was the front desk staff. I would definitely go back. I waited about 15 minutes. I was a walk in.

Carbon Health Urgent Care, West Roxbury

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75 Spring St, Boston, MA 0213275 Spring St

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AFC Urgent Care, Tewksbury

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207 Main St, Haverhill, MA 01830207 Main St

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Quest Diagnostics

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50 Tremont St, Melrose, MA 0217650 Tremont St

4.27(501 reviews)

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Great discreet service, scheduled my visit and paid for for the test online not in Showed up at lab, checked in and was seen within minutes. Blood and urine were collected, test results came back quickly within 2 days because I did my test on a Friday. Quick, easy and cheap. Didn't have to wait for a visit to my PCP, and then get referral to lab.

Quest Diagnostics

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22 Mill St, Arlington, MA 0247622 Mill St

4.16(566 reviews)

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After receiving my results, I called Quest Lab Testing and discussed the results with a consultation. This consultation filled in my knowledge gaps and made me more aware of my particular situation.

AFC Urgent Care, Cambridge

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1400 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 021391400 Cambridge St

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1 Brookline Pl, Cambridge, MA 021391 Brookline Pl

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575 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138575 Mt Auburn St

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I thought it was extremely easy to book a lab test appointment with Quest. Getting the test done was simple and so was the getting the results! Great job putting together something so user friendly.

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