Pulmonary function testing provides a comprehensive evaluation of your respiratory system that can help a physician determine how well your lungs are performing. The results can reveal important information, such as how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs use oxygen and eliminate carbon dioxide.
If you’re experiencing breathing difficulties, you can turn with confidence to St. Francis Sleep, Allergy & Lung Institute, which is located near Clearwater, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Largo, Tarpon Springs, Dunedin, and the surrounding Florida area. The expert respiratory team at this state-of-the-art clinic is led by Dr. Frank Averill, a well-respected allopathic physician who is board certified in pulmonology and several other disciplines. Dr. Averill and his staff are highly trained in using the latest, most advanced equipment to test, diagnose, and treat a full range of pulmonary problems.
A non-invasive, highly specialized diagnostic technique, pulmonary function testing can detect a wide variety of respiratory conditions and lung diseases, such as:
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder)
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Emphysema
- Allergies
- Infections
- And more
During the test, you will be asked to wear a nose clip to ensure that no air passes through your nose. A technician will direct you to seal your lips around a mouthpiece connected to an instrument called a spirometer, which will record various measurements of your lung function as you breathe regularly and take full, deep breaths. Normal values are based on your age, height, sex, and ethnicity, and the results of pulmonary function testing are expressed as a percentage of your predicted value. Generally, a value of less than 80 percent is considered abnormal.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Averill and learn more about a pulmonary function testing at our friendly clinic, which is convenient to patients in Clearwater, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, Trinity, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, St. Petersburg, and other nearby Florida communities.