Spirometry

This test is performed on your lungs to observe how you inhale and exhale. Spirometry is the most common, and generally the first lung function test done. It measures how quickly and how much a person can move air in and out of the lungs. It is a fairly simple test in which the individual will be asked to breathe into a mouthpiece and perform a series of breathing maneuvers so that the machine can record the results for a physician to evaluate. You may be asked to refrain from taking certain medications prior to a Spirometry test, since some medications can affect the test’s accuracy of the results.