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Routine lungs test
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I am planning to get some tests done for lungs. Apart from X-ray, should I go for just PFT or Spirometry as well? This will be a routine checkup. I do get shortness of breath from time to time.
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Shortness of breath on and off is vague term it depends on diurnal and postural variations associated all ergies or wheeze or sneeze or any seasonal variation any leg swelling
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First proper clinical evaluation by pulmonologist
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Cause of breathlessness doesnot include only lungs. It can be due to cardiac pathology, due to anemia, etc , etc. Consult a pulmonologist for proper diagnosis and treatment
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Yes. Get a pft test done
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It depends on your history , also rule out other causes of shortness of breath
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Kindly consult for further evaluation
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Lung function tests alone cannot be sufficient for a diagnosis of shortness of breath,need to correlate clinically,need proper history before going for a lung test ,better to consult a pulmonologist before doing routine tests
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Dr. Kirubanandam Arularasan
Pulmonologist
9 yrs exp
Thanjavur
You can take PFT alone yearly once as like other master health check up. If there is any abnormalilty spirometry can be recommended. Consult a Pulmonologist for further information
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
You can go for pft
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
Pulmonologist
12 yrs exp
Greater Noida
it depends on your clinical history and xray whether spirometry alone is required or with additional tests
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Dr. Sivaraj Karri
Pulmonologist
10 yrs exp
Kakinada
Spirometry is part of PFT
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