When to get tested?
Your doctor may order a pulmonary function test in cases like these.
When to get tested?
A cough that won't go away
A cough that lasts for weeks deserves an evaluation.
Shortness of breath
You get tired or short of breath when walking or climbing stairs.
Wheezing or chest pressure
Your chest feels tight or you hear a whistling sound when you breathe.
Asthma or COPD follow-up
To see how your treatment is working.
You smoke or used to smoke
To monitor how your lungs are doing over time.
Before surgery
When your doctor needs to know your breathing capacity.
This information is for guidance only and does not replace a medical consultation.