Apex Multispeciality Hospital : Kopar Khairane
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
A pulmonary function test (PFT), also called a lung function test, measures how much air your lungs can hold and how fast you can breathe out. The most common PFT is spirometry, where you blow hard into a mouthpiece. At Apex Multispeciality Hospital, Kopar Khairane, PFTs help chest physicians diagnose and monitor asthma, COPD and other causes of breathlessness.
Why is a PFT done?
- To find the cause of breathlessness, wheeze or long-standing cough
- To diagnose asthma or COPD and check how severe it is
- To see whether inhalers are working
- To check lung fitness before some surgeries
- To monitor lung disease over time
How to prepare
- Ask whether to stop your inhalers before the test, and for how long [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: hospital instructions on withholding inhalers]
- Do not smoke for at least a few hours before the test
- Avoid a heavy meal and heavy exercise just before
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing
What happens during the test
- You sit upright and a soft clip is placed on your nose.
- You take a deep breath in, seal your lips around a mouthpiece and blow out as hard and fast as you can.
- This is repeated a few times to get consistent readings.
- You may be given an inhaler and asked to repeat the test after 15 to 20 minutes, to see if your breathing improves (reversibility test).
The test usually takes 20 to 30 minutes. You may feel a little tired or light-headed from blowing hard.
What the results show
- Obstructive pattern: air cannot be breathed out quickly, as in asthma and COPD
- Restrictive pattern: the lungs cannot hold enough air, as in some lung scarring conditions and chest wall problems
- Reversibility: a good improvement after an inhaler suggests asthma
Your chest physician will explain the results alongside your symptoms and other tests.
Who should not have a PFT
The test may be postponed if you have recently had a heart attack, eye, chest or tummy surgery, a collapsed lung, or you are coughing up blood. Tell the team if any of these apply.
Our chest physicians
Lung function testing at Apex is supported by Apex Hospital’s respiratory care team, including:
- Prem Mourya, MD (Chest Physician)
- Manas Bhanushali, MD (Chest Physician)
Meet the team on our doctors page.
PFT test in Kopar Khairane, Navi Mumbai
Patients can have the test and see a chest physician on the same visit. Apex Multispeciality Hospital is in Sector 19, Kopar Khairane, near MSEB, and serves patients from Kopar Khairane, Ghansoli, Vashi and nearby parts of Navi Mumbai. Get directions.
Book a PFT or chest consultation. Request an appointment or call +91 85912 35064. |
Frequently asked questions
Is a PFT test painful?
No. It involves blowing into a mouthpiece. Some people feel tired or light-headed for a short time.
Is PFT the same as spirometry?
Spirometry is the most common type of PFT. A full PFT may include other measurements.
Can a PFT diagnose asthma?
A PFT with a reversibility test helps confirm asthma, along with your symptoms and examination.
Should I stop my inhaler before a PFT?
Only if your doctor or the PFT team tells you to. Follow their instructions.
What is the cost of a PFT at Apex Hospital?
Please call +91 85912 35064 for current charges. [HOSPITAL TO VERIFY: price in Rs]
Sources
- NHS: Spirometry