What is Pulmonary Function Testing?
Pulmonary function tests are a group of tests that are administered or conducted by a pulmonary therapist that determine how well the lungs are working. The tests are used to evaluate how effectively the patient’s lungs use air, as well as how well they move oxygen through the patient’s blood (which are the two main lung functions). Pulmonary function testing is an important diagnostic tool for pulmonary therapists. These tests give the therapist a baseline for the patient. Once this baseline is determined, the effectiveness of the therapy is easier to assess.
