Pulmonary Function Testing
Pulmonary function testing (PFT) evaluates how well your lungs are working by measuring airflow and breathing capacity. These non-invasive breathing tests can provide valuable information when evaluating respiratory symptoms and certain chronic lung conditions.
Pulmonary function testing may be recommended for:
Shortness of breath
Chronic cough
Wheezing
Chest tightness
Suspected asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Monitoring of previously diagnosed respiratory conditions