Question

How would the use of asthmatic inhaler, that relaxes bronchial muscles, influence the pulmonary function tests?

Answer 1

asthamatic inhaler are given to asthamatic patients medicine in a reliever inhaler relaxes the muscle in the airways. This opens the airways wider, and symptoms usually quickly ease. These medicines are called bronchodilators as they widen (dilate) the airways (bronchi).

Pulmonary function test are a series of test led by a technician.

Usualy doctor suggest not to use inhalers during pulmonary function test.

beacuse before doing the spirometry test doctor suggest to give bronchiodialator.Hence at the time of test it has to be administered.

• Spirometry: This pulmonary function test for asthma is a simple breathing test that measures how much air you can blow out of your lungs and how quickly. It is often used to determine the amount of airway obstruction you have. Spirometry can be done before and after you inhale a short-acting medication called a bronchodilator, such as albuterol. The bronchodilator causes your airways to expand, allowing for air to pass through freely. This test might also be done at future doctor visits to check your progress and to help your doctor determine if and how to adjust your treatment plan.