A Spirometry is a common test used to assess how well your lungs work. This is done by measuring how much air you inhale, exhale and how fast you exhale it.

This is carried out with use of a device called a spirometer, which is attached by a cable to a small mouth piece. easily performed by a nurse at your local GP surgery with the results available immediately. Your doctor may also suggest a spirometry if he suspects or if you have symptoms associated with Asthma, COPD, Chronic Bronchitis, Emphysema and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

This simple test is used to help diagnose asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other conditions that affect our breathing. It is also used to monitor our lung condition and to keep a check on whether the treatment being given for a chronic lung condition is working.

If you’ve already been diagnosed with a chronic lung disorder, spirometry may be used periodically to check how well your medications are working and whether your breathing problems are under control.