Tests used to measure the ability of the lungs to exchange air.

Pulmonary function tests are a group of non-invasive tests that measure how well the lungs take in and release air and how well they move gases such as oxygen from the atmosphere into the body's [..]

tests to measure lung function, such as peak flow expiratory rate

Tests that measure the amount of air moving in and out of the lungs during breathing, and evaluate the person’s ability to get oxygen from the air into the blood. The tests can also indicate whether t [..]

Tests that measure the volume of air that is inhaled and exhaled. The PFTs also measure gases, such as oxygen and carbon dioxide, in the lungs.

A series of breathing tests that allow measurement of your lung function, including lung capacity, how fast you can expel air from your lungs, and how well your lungs exchange gases.

Test procedures used to evaluate lung function. Along with patient history and physical examination, pulmonary function tests are used to make the diagnosis, plan therapy, and determine prognosis. Can [..]