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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. Ahmed Latiwala | 100% | 1 | 10 | 1000 |
| Dr. Nilay Desai | 92% | 103 | 24 | 500 |
| Dr. Dilip N. Shah | 100% | 1 | 50 | 60 |
| Dr. Yogesh Desai | 100% | 2 | 47 | 300 |
| Dr. Ketan Ranpariya | 100% | 1 | 19 | 500 |
| Dr. Vivek Gupta | 100% | 1 | 16 | 200 |
| Dr. Dinesh Shah | 100% | 1 | 45 | 100 |