Book appointments with minimum wait-time & verified doctor details
1. What is spirometry?
Spirometry is a pulmonary function test which measures lung function and breathing patterns especially the amount of inhaled and exhaled air.
2. How is a spirometry test performed?
In spirometry a person needs to breathe into an instrument called spirometer through a mouthpiece. The technician will ask you to breathe in and out over a period of time and the amount of air inhaled and exhaled and the rate is recorded.
3. Why is a spirometry test recommended?
Spirometry is recommended to check for lung functioning thus it helps in diagnosing asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, bronchiectasis, etc.
4. Is spirometry test a painful procedure?
No, spirometry is not painful at all. It can only cause mild distress to some people for a few minutes.
5. Do I need special preparation for a spirometry test?
Yes, one should not smoke 24 hours before the test, avoid heavy meal for 2-4 hours before the test. Also, no strenuous exercise 30 minutes before the test.
| Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Avinash R | 100% | 2 | 10 | 500 |
| Dr. Madhu K | 86% | 7 | 28 | 500 |
| Dr. K A Prahlad | 80% | 5 | 36 | 450 |
| Dr. Sanjeeva Rao Girimaji | 100% | 2 | 26 | 450 |
| Dr. Amith A | 99% | 105 | 10 | 400 |
| Dr. Anish Behl | 97% | 225 | 28 | 400 |
| Dr. Shiva Prasad BN | 60% | 5 | 24 | 450 |
| Dr. Ravi Puranik | 100% | 6 | 32 | 550 |
| Dr. Narahari M G | 100% | 1 | 32 | 450 |