Question 1

how to get a test to see if i have black lungs?

Accepted Answer

CXR, PFTs: If you are exposed to industerial dust and worry, cxr and plethsmography pfts, CBC and 6 minutes walk with abgs could be helpful beforte chest ct scan.
Shahzeidi, md.

Question 2

which tests are available to find how good lungs are?

Accepted Answer

Pulmonary Function : During a pulmonary function test, there are typically three measurements taken.  First, how well the air "moves" in and out of the lungs.  Copd, asthma, bronchitis, etc are things that would cause it to drop.  Second, the efficiency of oxygen transfer is measured, the diffusion.  Last, the lung sizes are measured.   Looking at all three will provide the best estimate of lung function.

Question 3

is there any at home tests i can do to see if my lungs are healthy?

Accepted Answer

No at home tests: There are no reliable at home tests to asses lung healthiness.  We use pulmonary function tests in the office, which are indicated if we suspect asthma or copd.   If you don't smoke and do aerobic exercise regularly, you probably have pretty healthy lungs!

Question 4

can you tell me how chest circumfrence relate to lungs functional test?

Accepted Answer

Lung Function Tests: Normal value for pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are determined by age, gender, height, weight and ethnicity. There is no specific correction for chest circumference. If the chest circumference if affected by a disease (such as pectus excavatum - sunken chest), there would a restrictive pattern on PFTs with reduced vital capacity and total lung capacity.

Question 5

my lungs are not working to let air out enough. my test on the lungs was at 170 when it should around 300. can that cause me to be tired?

Accepted Answer

: Was this a peak flow result? A decreased peak flow is typically a sign of bronchospasm. Bronchospasm can result in increased work of breathing which can cause feelings of fatigue. It can also cause you to feel tired if your oxygen level is also low. You should get evaluated by a lung doctor so that a diagnosis can be made and the proper treatment rendered. Good luck to you!

Question 6

what is a lung capacity test?

Accepted Answer

Lung function: Usually a lung capacity is the total amount of air you can take &amp; hold upon a deep breath. It is part of the lung capacities (TLC, IC, EC) &amp; function.
3 basic capacities: Total lung cac. inspiratory capacity &amp; expiratory capacities. If decreased is a restrictive problem like in fibrosis but many others.  if increase is an obstructiver air problem (asthma, COPD, etc)

Question 7

is there a way to fake your lung capacity in a blowing test?

Accepted Answer

Why? : The answer is not with adequate consistency to get a good study, but why would you want to do that?  These tests are expensive and time consuming, why would you waste your own and everyone else's time to do it.

Question 8

what are some lung tests for smoking?

Accepted Answer

See below: Standard pulmonary function tests with co diffusion will tell you current lung function.  There is no test for future risk.

Question 9

what are the tests for lung nodule?

Accepted Answer

Chest CT scan: To search for a lung nodule, chest ct scan is more accurate than a chest xray.  To see if a nodule is cancerous, depending on the size and location in the lung (i.E not dangerously close to the heart or aorta), a ct guided needle biopsy can be performed or a pet/ct scan can be performed.

Question 10

what are the tests for collapsed lung?

Accepted Answer

Chest X-ray: Chest x-ray is most often utilized test.  If the diagnosis still remains uncertain, occasionally, a chest ct scan can be performed.

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