INTRODUCTION:-
Pulmonologist doctors are trained to diagnose the condition and disease of the lungs, chest, and complicated chest problems that affect the body and patient’s breathing. PULMONARY FUNCTION EQUIPMENT is used to examine the disease and it shows how’s the lungs are working. This information can help the doctor to diagnose and decide the treatment of lung infection or disease.
These are the types of disorders that can cause the lung problem-
1. Obstructive
2. Restrictive
Pulmonary function done with two methods and these methods are used together, perform tests, it also depends on the information.
1. SPIROMETRY:-
It is a device with a mouthpiece to a small electronic machine.
2. PLETHYSMOGRAPHY:-
Whether you stand or sit inside an air-tight box that looks like a square telephone booth and short to do the test.
PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST MEASURES:-
1. TIDAL VOLUME:-
This is the quantity of air exhaled and inhaled during breathing.
2. MINUTE VOLUME:-
This is the total quantity of air exhaled per minute.
3. VITAL CAPACITY:-
This is the volume of air that exhaled after inhaled as much as the patient can.
4. FUNCTIONAL RESIDUAL CAPACITY:-
This is the quantity of air left in your lungs after exhale.
5. RESIDUAL VOLUME:-
This is the quantity of air left in your lungs after exhaling as much as the patient can.
6. TOTAL LUNG CAPACITY:-
This is the volume of the lungs when filled the air as much as possible.
7. FORCED VITAL CAPACITY:-
This is the amount of air exhale quickly and forcefully after inhaling.
8. FORCED EXPIRATORY VOLUME:-
This is the amount of air that expired during the test.
9. FORCED EXPIRATORY FLOW:-
This is the rate of flow during the middle half of the test.
10. PEAK EXPIRATORY FLOW RATE:-
This is the fast rate that you can air out forcefully of your lungs.
The amounts of exhaled and inhaled in your test results are differentiate to the average for someone of the same height, race, and age. The results are also compared to your previous results. If your tests are not normal or your results are changes then you may need other tests also.
WHY NEED PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST:-
Many reasons to do the pulmonary function test. Sometimes the person is not in good condition and has a breathing or lung problem then they may need some test to find out the problem. The doctor will examine the patient through some tests and then do the treatment. The environment also has a strong impact on our health. If you have this kind of problem then you should go to the checkup of your body to the doctor.
1. Allergies
2. Respiratory functions
3. Chronic lung condition
4. Lung disease
5. Trouble in breathing
6. Tumor
7. Lumps around organs
Pulmonary test functions are used to check the lung infection or how it works before the procedure and surgery. Some patients have heart and lung problems that are smokers and have other health conditions. PFT is used to assess treatment for chronic lung problems, asthma, and emphysema. The doctor will provide the advice to you about the need and use of PFT.
HOW TO GET READY FOR PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST:-
The doctor will explain the whole procedure to you. You can ask any questions related to the test if you have any doubt. The doctor will give you a form that will be filled by you and with this form you can start your procedure of the pulmonary test. If you take any medicine just talk to the doctor and tells them everything about your health condition.
Make sure-
1. Stop smoking and stop taking medicines before the procedure.
2. Do not eat a heavy meal before the procedure.
3. Follow the instructions that are provided by the doctor.
Your weight and height will be measured by the doctor before your test.
WHAT HAPPEN DURING THE TEST:-
The test is also depending on your condition. The procedure is done in one day.
You have the follow the process-
1. If you use a denture, wear your dentures during the procedure.
2. Empty your stomach and bladder before the procedure.
3. Remove your tight clothes and jewelry if you wear them because it may cause a problem.
4. Try to breathe from your mouth, not from the nose.
5. Mouthpiece is given to you.
6. Exhale and inhale in different ways.
7. during the procedure if you face any problem like dizziness, breathing problem then tell your doctor.
8. Bronchodilator is given to you after the test. After it taken effect, the test will be repeated after some time.
CONCLUSION:-
If you are facing any problem related to your lungs and have a breathing problem, you have to go for a test to check the problem. PULMONARY FUNCTION EQUIPMENT examines the problem of your lungs and chest. After the test, take rest for some time.