Breathing is automatic and very few of us would pay attention to it; however, the way we breathe would tell us how well our lungs are working. To understand how effective, the lungs are in bringing oxygen to the body, a doctor may prescribe the pulmonary function tests.
The PFT tests are used to diagnose and manage a number of health issues. They are done
•when you suffer from chronic shortness of breath
•have a history of asthma
•suffer from allergies
•restrictive lung disease
•are prone to respiratory infections
•fibrosis of the lungs
•suffer from bronchiectasis, where the airways in the lungs stretch and widen
•suffer from a coronary obstructive pulmonary disorder, known as emphysema earlier.
•are exposed to asbestos and suffer from asbestosis
•have sarcoidosis, an inflammation in your lungs, lymph nodes, eyes, skin, liver and other tissues
•suffer from pulmonary tumor
•display symptoms or have lung cancer
•suffer from scleroderma, a disease that affects your connective tissues
Capital Diagnostic Centre, Blue Area
Care about your breath
Visit us for free PFT
For details call @ 0300-9840252
