Health Tip: Need a Lung Function Test?

(HealthDay News) -- A lung function test measures how well your lungs are working, helping your doctor diagnose the cause and severity of any problems with your breathing.

The U.S. National Heart Lung and Blood Institute says the test is designed to show:

  • The amount of air that you can breathe into your lungs to see if it's in the normal range.
  • The amount of air that you can exhale from your lungs, and how quickly you can do it.
  • The ability of your lungs to bring oxygen to your blood.
  • How strong the muscles that help you breathe are.

    • Date Published: 2/28/2024 4:38:34 AM

    Related Articles

    Search Allergy Articles

    How To Help Your Back-To-School Kid With Their Allergies

    Holiday Tips To Keep Allergies and Asthma Under Control

    Yes, This is the Worst Pollen Season Ever — Until Next Year

    Why Vaccines Are Especially Important for Children With Asthma

    Scientists' Push For a Universal Vaccine Takes a Key Step Forward

    Heavy 'Forever Chemical' Exposure Before Birth Increases Childhood Asthma Risk, Study Finds

    Asthma More Common Among Kids Whose Moms Have Eating Disorders

    Smartphone App Uses Voice To Predict Asthma, COPD Flare-Ups

    Holiday Tips To Keep Allergies and Asthma Under Control

    Water-Damaged Homes, Heavy Air Pollution Increase Asthma Risk In Kids

    Nasal Spray Flu Vaccines Create 'Battlefield' In Adults' Noses

    Childhood Flu Shots Prevent Millions of Cases, Study Finds

    Sepsis, Lung Infection Patients See No Benefit From Remote Monitoring

    New Flu Strain Weakened This Year’s Vaccine Protection, CDC Says

    The Reason Why Many Older Americans Skip Seasonal Vaccines