Pulmonary Function Test/Lung Function Test/Spirometry Price in Bangladesh

What is Pulmonary Function Test/Lung Function Test/Spirometry?

A Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), also known as a Lung Function Test or Spirometry, measures how well the lungs are working. It involves breathing into a device called a spirometer, which records various aspects of lung function, such as the amount of air inhaled and exhaled, and how quickly the air can be exhaled.

The test is commonly used to diagnose conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other respiratory disorders. It is non-invasive, painless, and typically takes about 15-30 minutes.

Results help doctors assess lung health and determine appropriate treatments or interventions.

What to expect & how to prepare

You breathe into a mouthpiece connected to a machine that measures how much air you can move and how fast. A technician coaches you through several attempts. Nothing is injected.

• Inhalers and medicines: the requesting doctor may ask you to hold a particular inhaler or bronchodilator for a set time before the test — follow that instruction and tell the technician what you last took and when.
• Comfort: avoid a heavy meal, tight clothing and smoking shortly before the test, as all three affect how deeply you can breathe.
• Effort: results depend on maximum effort, so plan to repeat the blowing manoeuvre several times.

The forced breathing can cause brief dizziness or coughing. Tell the technician if you have had recent chest or eye surgery, a heart problem, or coughed up blood.

Reported with your symptoms and history; a registered doctor should interpret the values.

Pulmonary Function Test/Lung Function Test/Spirometry price comparison by diagnostic centre

Indicative prices in Bangladeshi Taka, cheapest first. Confirm the current charge and any package discounts directly with the centre.