What is Pulmonary (lung) Function Tests?
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Pulmonary function tests evaluate how well lungs work to determine how much air lungs can hold (capacity), how quickly air moves in and out, and how well lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from the blood.
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How do members experience Pulmonary (lung) Function Tests?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breathing difficulty | 13 | 2 | |
| Cystic fibrosis | 7 | 0 | |
| Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis | 5 | 2 | |
| Diagnostic assessment | 3 | 0 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Lightheadedness | 1 | |
| Shortness of breath (dyspnea) | 1 | |
| Wheezing | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 6 |
Member evaluations
gagafor2
evaluated on Sep 21, 2018
- Perceived effectiveness for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Major
- Side effects: None
sun63shine
evaluated on Mar 02, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for chronic cough: Slight
- Side effects: None
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