Since Hospital 57357 is eager to acquire latest technologies to offer its patients the best diagnostic and treatment tools, it recently obtained the recent version of the Pulmonary Function Tests, PFT to be used in the chest clinic. In a meeting with Dr. Maggie Louis, pulmonology consultant in 57357, she spoke to us about the new PFT saying: Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. The tests measure lung volume, capacity, rates of flow, and gas exchange. This information can help our healthcare provider diagnose and decide the treatment of certain lung disorders. The department acquired the latest PFT as an upgrade since it can detect more lung disorders.
Normal values for PFTs vary from person to person. The amount of air inhaled and exhaled in your test results are compared to the average for someone of the same age, height, sex, and race. Results are also compared to any of your previous test results. If you have abnormal PFT measurements or if your results have changed, you may need other tests
There are many different reasons why pulmonary function tests (PFTs) may be done. You may have PFTs if your healthcare provider needs help to diagnose you with a health problem such as: allergies, respiratory infections, trouble breathing and more which may be the result of lung cancer disease.
Because pulmonary function testing is not an invasive procedure, it is safe and quick for most people.