Hingamisteste

Hingamisteste, also known as pulmonary function tests (PFTs), are a group of non-invasive procedures used to assess how well your lungs work. These tests measure various aspects of lung function, including how much air you can inhale and exhale, how quickly you can exhale, and how efficiently your lungs transfer oxygen into your bloodstream.

The most common type of hingamistest is spirometry. During spirometry, you will be asked to breathe into a device called a spirometer. You will typically perform several maneuvers, such as taking a deep breath and then exhaling forcefully and as quickly as possible. Other hingamisteste may include lung volume measurements, which determine the total amount of air your lungs can hold, and diffusion capacity tests, which assess how well oxygen moves from the air in your lungs into your blood.

Hingamisteste are crucial diagnostic tools for a wide range of respiratory conditions. They can help identify and monitor diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, and interstitial lung disease. Doctors also use these tests to evaluate lung health before surgery, assess the effectiveness of treatments, and monitor for lung damage from certain medications or environmental exposures. The results are typically compared to predicted values based on your age, sex, height, and race to determine if your lung function is normal.