SPIROMETRY TESTS FOR ASTHMA DIAGNOSIS

A spirometry test is one of the most common ways to diagnose asthma. It can be done in minutes in a doctor’s office. It measures how much air you can inhale and exhale, and how fast you can exhale. The test can tell if you have asthma or how well you’re managing asthma is you’ve already been diagnosed. If a spirometry test shows reduced lung function, you may be given a bronchodilator (inhaler) to see if the medication improves lung function when you take the test a second time. During future visits a spirometer can be used to monitor your asthma and the effectiveness of your treatments and medications. It is a safe test that rarely causes side effects.

P.S. Spirometry tests are used to diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and other lung issues, in addition to asthma.

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