Pulmonary function testsFrom our partner site on asthma, MyAsthmaCentral.com.
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 a person who has experienced a recent heart attack, or who has certain other types of heart disease. Special considerations: Cooperation from the patient performing the test is crucial in providing accurate results. A poor seal 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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