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Pulmonary Function Testing Might Provide the Answers You Have About Your Asthma

Pulmonary Function Testing Might Provide the Answers You Have About Your Asthma

There are several potential diagnostic tools for asthma, but for many people, pulmonary function testing is the best option. Continue reading to learn more about this type of asthma testing and then contact Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group to schedule an appointment. We are here to help you with the diagnosis and asthma treatment that works for you.

Breathing Optimally Can Be a Challenge for People with Many Different Conditions

There is a long list of conditions that a person can live with that makes it difficult to breathe. This includes certain immune-deficiency conditions, allergies, and asthma. An accurate pulmonary function test can help us quantify the specific difficulties you are having so that we can find the best treatment and verify that they are working as expected.

What to Expect with a Pulmonary Function Test

The most common type of allergy test we give at an allergy office is a spirometry test. This is a very easy test for us to administer, and the results are clear. You simply breathe into a mouthpiece, and the spirometer records how much air goes into and comes out of your lungs. It also records the speed at which the air moves.

There are a few types of tests we might do with the spirometer. For example, we might ask you to take a lung volume measurement test or even a diffusion capacity test. These will show us how much air you are capable of holding in your lungs as well as how effective your lungs are at moving oxygen into your bloodstream.

What to Expect After the Pulmonary Function Test

Once we have the results from the pulmonary function test, we can create a treatment plan that is designed specifically for your level of breathing impairment. We will use the results of those tests to determine the right treatment and how to monitor how effective the treatment is. Any treatment we offer will be compatible with any medications you are on for other health concerns. In short, we will create a personalized plan designed for the best possible results.

Call Now to Get the Relief You Need

If you are tired of dealing with asthma and you want to learn how treatment can help you, or if you are ready to get tested to find out what breathing issues you might be suffering from, we invite you to contact Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Medical Group at 805-658-9500. We can bring you in for testing and finally get to the bottom of the best solution for you.