A valuable ally of pulmonologists in the diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory diseases is the laboratory test called spirometry.
It is a simple, painless test that gives information about the lungs and respiratory function. It is enough for someone to blow into a special machine spirometer and an experienced pulmonologist to derive valuable information for the diagnosis, monitoring of chronic and very important diseases of the respiratory system, such as asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
To whom will a pulmonologist recommend spirometry?
- In people over 40 years old.
- In current and ex-smokers.
- To those who cough or gasp when walking fast.
- For those who are concerned about the health of their lungs.
- In people who are already being treated for a lung disease.
- In patients of any age who suffer from seasonal or permanent allergy.
- In patients about to undergo surgery.
- For workers in unhealthy environments such as carpentry and metallurgical professions, workers in chemical industries, hairdressers, etc.
