Question 1

what does a number of 300 mean on a lung function test?

Accepted Answer

Depends on test: Not a typical number to report on a lung function test(pft). Possible explanations are lab error or even air trapping if on a certain portion of test. Need to know full pft report.  These test are based on age/sex/race/weight etc. Need to see the test in completness.

Question 2

what repercussions on lung function can 6 years of 1pack/day of smoking have?

Accepted Answer

Can cause damage and: decreased lung function and increase your risk for many cancers,. Quit now before you do more damage.

Question 3

in a lung function test, what does transfer of 30 mean?

Accepted Answer

30, or 30%: 30 would be quite good. 30% suggests your lungs are very inefficient at transferring gas from your lungs to your blood.

Question 4

i had 23% of lung function , i now hane 50 is that better?

Accepted Answer

Lung function: I guess your lung function was investigated by a breathing test (spirometry) or more intensive pulmonary testing. But congratulations anyway - you are improving. Whatever medications you are using seem to be helping so please don't miss any doses and continue frequent follow-ups with your doctor..

Question 5

are there any exercises to improve lung function/efficiency?

Accepted Answer

Incentive Spirometry: Is what they use in the hospital when you're sick and debilitated. If you're healthy, your lung function and capacity is hard to improve much. Most of the improvement during exercise is due to improved function of the heart.

Question 6

can constant coughing damage the lungs and affect lung function?

Accepted Answer

: It would not be from coughing per se, the reason that is inducing the cough could damage the lung. Any cough lasting longer than 2 weeks warrants an investigation by a lung doctor/Pulmonologist.

Question 7

what alternatives are there to amniocentesis for lung function?

Accepted Answer

Good dates, U/S!: A first half of pregnancy sonogram can obviate the need for flm amniocentesis and is the best option to accurately date your pregnancy! other markers of fetal maturity include the proximal humeral epiphysis, which appears after 38 weeks.

Question 8

how compromised would your lung function have to be to be turned down from surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Compromised lung function is serious. Once placed on a breathing machine/respirator for the anesthesia, there needs to be a reasonable chance the patient will come off the ventilator, be able to recover and receive the benefit of the surgery. It is this risk that usually leads to the recommendation to avoid ventilator. Okay to ask your doc the results of your pft/pulmonary function test.

Question 9

does caffine improve lung function ?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Caffeine can alter breathing and lung function. One article is: http://well.Blogs.Nytimes.Com/2010/11/29/asthma-symptoms-try-caffeine/?_php=true;_type=blogs;_r=0
which summarizes the news regarding a study of caffeine and asthma.
Caffeine is also used to treat or to prevent apnea in young infants.

Question 10

can lungs function after you quit smoking?

Accepted Answer

Much better: Your lungs start to heal the day you quit smoking.  Your cough will improve or disappear over 4-6 months.  Black lungs can turn pink again in 3-5 years.  The sooner you quit smoking the greater the benefit.

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I had 23% of lung function , i now hane 50 is that better?

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Are there any exercises to improve lung function/efficiency?

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Can constant coughing damage the lungs and affect lung function?

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What alternatives are there to amniocentesis for lung function?

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Can lungs function after you quit smoking?

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