Ans) The most effective and common method for diagnosing COPD is spirometry. It’s also known as a pulmonary function test or PFT. This easy, painless test measures lung function and capacity.
- To perform this test, you’ll exhale as forcefully as possible into a tube connected to the spirometer, a small machine. The total volume of air exhaled from your lungs is called the forced vital capacity (FVC).
- The percentage of the FVC forced out in the first second is called the FEV1. FEV stands for forced expiratory volume. The maximum speed at which you empty your lungs is called the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR).
- Spirometry results help determine which type of lung disease you have and its severity. The results can be interpreted immediately.
- This test is the most effective because it can determine COPD before significant symptoms appear. It can also help your doctor track the progression of COPD and monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
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