lung and airway disorders
Overview of Tests for Lung Disorders
Introduction
After doctors complete the Medical History and Physical Examination for Lung Disorders , they often take a Doctors may test for lung disorders by measuring the lungs' capacity to hold and move air and to absorb oxygen. These tests (called Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) ) are most helpful in determining the general type of lung disorder and determining the severity. Other tests, including additional Because heart disorders may also cause shortness of breath and other symptoms that may suggest a lung disorder and because lung disorders can affect the heart, doctors often do Electrocardiography (ECG, to measure the electrical impulses in the heart) and 