• Helps monitor lung diseases.
• Helps determine the severity of lung diseases.
• Measures your Forced Vital Capacity ( FVC) i.e. the largest amount of air that you can blow out after you take your biggest breath in.
• Measures your Forced Expiratory Volume ( FEV1) i.e. the amount of air you can blow out of your lungs in the first second.
• A Spirometry test is important for people with asthma, smokers and former smokers.

Preparation

You need to avoid strenuous activities for 30 minutes before the test. Abstain from drinking alcohol or smoking within four hours of the test. Avoid eating a big meal for two hours before the test. Ensure that you wear loose clothing.