Spirometry is the most common of the pulmonary function tests. It measures lung function, specifically the amount and/or speed of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. Spirometry is helpful in assessing breathing patterns that identify conditions such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. It is also helpful as part of a system of health surveillance, in which breathing patterns are measured over time. Anyone with lung abnormalities, a spirometry should be attended every 12 months.

A spirometry takes around 30 minutes for the test.

DO NOT take regular preventor or ventolin before appointment. MUST bring preventor and ventolin inhaler with you for this test.