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PFT helps diagnose cause of cough, wheezing and difficulty breathing

Reason for the test include:

• Asthma

• Emphysema

• Chronic bronchitis

• Measure how a lung problem is affecting you

• Evaluate symptoms

• Determine how a treatment is working

• Evaluate lung function prior to surgery

What to expect:

• Some asthma medicines or inhalers may need to be held

• Do not, eat, smoke or exercise 4 to 8 hours prior to the test

• Wear loose clothing

Description of test

Technician will explain how each test is done and how the machines work. You will have to wear a nose clip

If you experience difficulty during the test please tell the technician immediately

We perform spirometry on the day of the appointment if requested by the patient or if otherwise clinically indicated

In patients with asthma we have the capability to do exhaled nitric oxide test

Complete pulmonary function testing is available and includes

Spirometry

Lung volumes and lung capacities (refer to the volume of air associated with different phases of the respiratory cycle).

DLCO is the extent to which oxygen passes from the air sacs of the lungs into the blood. DLCO stands for the diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide

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AZ Lung Sleep Valley Fever Institute strives for the highest standard of pulmonary care. We look forward in building a custom treatment plan for you and your loved ones.

(623) 242-9830

contact@azlsfv.com

www.azlsfv.com

14961 W. Bell Rd Ste 175

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