The study of the function of external respiration provides information about possible existing violations of ventilation or lung diseases. Pulmonologists in our clinic regularly improve their skills, so they are able to adequately evaluate the results obtained in the study and draw up the correct treatment regimen.
Examination of the function of external respiration
The study of the function of external respiration provides information about possible existing violations of ventilation or lung diseases. Pulmonologists in our clinic regularly improve their skills, so they are able to adequately evaluate the results obtained in the study and draw up the correct treatment regimen.
Doctors
Equipment
- Lyubertsy
- Lytkarino
| Appointment with a pulmonologist, primary | 2 000 rub. |
| Reception of a pulmonologist, repeated | 1 700 rub. |
| Function of external respiration (PVD with ventalin) | 1 100 rub. |
| Function of external respiration (PFR) | 750 rub. |
| Appointment with a pulmonologist, primary | 1 390 rub. |
| Reception of a pulmonologist, repeated | 1 190 rub. |
| FVD removal | 600 rub. |
| FVD removal with samples | 900 rub. |
| Function of external respiration (PFR) | 1 200 rub. |
Description of the procedure
Pulmonary function testing (spirometry) is a diagnostic procedure used to measure lung volume and airflow rate. Spirometry is the most commonly used procedure in pulmonology.
Brief overview of the study
In ventilation disorders, a distinction is made between obstructive, restrictive, and neuromuscular ventilation disorders:
- Obstructive respiratory failure is accompanied by narrowing of the airways. Obstructive lung diseases include bronchial asthma and COPD.
- Ventilatory restriction disorders are associated with a decrease in lung or chest compliance. Pulmonary fibrosis or accumulation of fluid in the cleft of the lung (pleural effusion) are common causes of the disorder.
- Violations of neuromuscular ventilation are caused by a disorder in the transmission of the nerve signal from the respiratory center in the brain through the spinal cord to the muscles of the respiratory system and are characteristic of paraplegia.
What are the symptoms of spirometry?
Spirometry is the "core" of any pneumological study. The goal is to record the functional state of the respiratory tract and lungs as accurately as possible. The smallest changes in the airways are detected accurately and help to detect diseases at an early stage. The airways are also used to monitor chronic lung conditions such as asthma or COPD.
A lung function test is indicated for unexplained symptoms of shortness of breath, persistent cough and expectoration, especially in association with long-term cigarette smoking. Other symptoms that are characteristic of a violation of the function of external respiration:
- bluish discoloration of the skin or mucous membranes (decrease in blood oxygen, cyanosis);
- changes in fingers and nails;
- an increased number of red blood cells (polyglobulia).
External respiratory function testing is also used as part of operating room and fitness exams and in sports medicine. In addition, it may be useful for risk assessment before surgery.
How is spirometry performed?
Spirometry is done by the family doctor and is used to record personal ventilation measurements. The examination is not painful, but requires good cooperation with the patient: he must breathe through a mouthpiece into a device called a spirometer.
The spirometer measures the volume of air the patient inhales and exhales, as well as the speed of the exhaled air. The volumes of air that move during these breaths are graphically captured by the device.
Our clinic employs doctors with 10 years of experience in pulmonology. To study the function of external respiration, we use a modern Microlab CareFusion spirometer, which measures more than 40 spirogram parameters.
The exact price of spirometry will be determined at the appointment of a specialist. To sign up for a consultation, call +7 (495) 221-05-00.