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Pulmonary function tests

Pulmonary function tests

   

Overview | Risks | Results

Alternative names:

Pulmonary function tests; PFTs; spirometry; spirogram; lung function tests

What the Risks Are

The risk is minimal for most people. There is a small risk of collapsed lung in people with a certain type of lung disease. The test should not be given to people who have experienced a recent heart attack and in certain other types of heart disease.

Special Considerations

Cooperation from the patient performing the test is crucial in providing accurate results. A poor seal or around the mouthpiece of the spirometer can give poor results that do not permit interpretation.  Do not smoke before the test.

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