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… Test Overview Lung function tests check to see how well your lungs work. The tests can find lung problems, measure how serious they are, …
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… Test Overview A home lung function test uses a peak flow meter or a home … in and out very quickly during these tests may make you feel light-headed or may …
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… Overview Lung function means how well your lungs work. When … air your lungs are able to move. Spirometry tests are used to measure lung function. They …
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… Conditions Basics What is chronic lung disease in infants? Chronic lung disease … the start of pregnancy. A doctor may order tests to rule out other causes of breathing … to see how well the lungs are working. Lung function tests to see how much damage has been …
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… Surgery Overview Lung transplant is an option for a few people … than the benefits. How Well It Works Several tests can help your doctor and you see how well … might work. These tests include lung function tests , arterial blood gas tests , and …
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… Surgery Overview In lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS), a large … who have: footnote 1 Severely impaired lung function as measured by breathing tests or a uniform pattern of emphysema …
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… Condition Basics What is black lung disease? Black lung disease is a common … and doing a chest X-ray or CT scan. Lung function tests may be used to determine how badly the …
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… Exercise challenge and inhalation challenge tests are sometimes used to diagnose asthma and … causing your symptoms and then measures your lung function. Related Information Asthma in …
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… about your health, your doctor may order lung function tests. These tests include: Spirometry . …
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… your child's symptoms, your doctor may order tests such as: Spirometry . Doctors use this … at night (nocturnal asthma). In all people, lung function changes throughout the day and night. …