Lung Function Test (LFT) in Queensland
What is lung function test / Pulmonary function test / spirometry?
PFT is a simple breathing test to assess your lung capacity
It is ordered by a chest/lung specialist if you are suspected to have obstruction/restriction in your lungs and also differentiate between breathlessness due to lung or heart conditions
This simple test helps in grading the severity and assists in monitoring the improvement/deterioration of the lung disease
When should you undergo this test?
Visit lung/chest specialist if you have complaints of
- Breathlessness which is increasing in severity
- If you have ever smoked cigarettes/bidis/hukkahs etc
- If you have persistent cough
- If you are exposed to fumes in a factory
- If your chest produces whistling sound especially with changes in weather
Lung Function Testing
Our clinic offers comprehensive lung function testing to assess how well your lungs are working. These tests help in diagnosing and monitoring a range of respiratory conditions, including asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other breathing disorders.
Tests We Offer
DLCO Gas Transfer
This test measures how effectively oxygen passes from your lungs into your bloodstream. It is useful in detecting conditions that affect the lung’s ability to transfer gases.
Body Plethysmography
Performed inside a specialised booth, this test measures lung volumes and airway resistance. It provides detailed information about how much air your lungs can hold and how well they function.
Spirometry and Flow Volume Loops
Spirometry is a common test that measures how much air you can inhale and exhale, as well as how quickly you can breathe out. Flow volume loops provide additional insight into airflow patterns and help identify airway obstruction.
Pre & Post Bronchodilator Testing
This test is performed before and after administering a bronchodilator medication. It helps determine how responsive your airways are to treatment and is commonly used in diagnosing asthma.
What is your role in spirometry / PFT?
Patient plays the most important role in spirometry. The procedure is divided into four stages
Stage 1:
Patient is instructed to take a deep breath in order to completely fill his lungs with air
Stage 2:
Patient is instructed to blast the inhaled air out like blowing 100 candles at one time
Stage 3:
Patient is instructed to blast the inhaled air out like blowing 100 candles at one time
Stage 4:
Here, patient is instructed to take a deep breath
