Breadcrumb Home Treatments and examinations Lung function tests (for example Spirometry) Lung function tests (for example Spirometry) Keywords: lungs spirometry kliininen fysiologia ... Show all keywords evh diffuusio hypoksia bodybox Lung function tests are used to diagnose lung diseases (such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). In addition, they are used to evaluate lung function, the effectiveness of medication, work capacity, and fitness for procedures and surgery. Spirometry Spirometry measures the functional volume of the lungs and flow of respiratory air. Patient instructions for Lung function test (spirometry) (Hoito-ohjeet.fi) Diffusion capacity test Lung diffusion capacity test measures the ability of the lungs to transfer respiratory gases into the lung circulation. Patient instructions for Diffusing capacity of the lungs (Hoito-ohjeet.fi) Ergospirometry Ergospirometry test examines the functioning of the circulatory and locomotor system and the lungs under exertion. Patient instructions for Ergospirometry (Hoito-ohjeet.fi) Eucapnic voluntary hyperventilation (EVH) test EVH test determines whether shortness of breath occurring during exertion is caused by abnormal contraction of the bronchi. Hypoxia stress test Hypoxia stress test examines how aeroplane conditions affect the oxygen content of the blood of a patient with lung disease. Body plethysmography test (Bodybox) Bodybox test examines the total volume of the lungs and the degree of narrowing of the bronchial tubes. Treatment facilities Clinical Physiology We perform studies of the heart, blood circulation, breathing and the digestive tract. Pulmonary Diseases Outpatient Clinic, T-hospital We study and treat pulmonary (lung) diseases such as asthma, sleep apnoea and lung cancer. Pulmonary Diseases Outpatient Clinic, Uusikaupunki We diagnose the origins of lung diseases and treat patients suffering from asthma or pulmonary insufficiency. Pulmonary Diseases Outpatient Clinic, Loimaa We treat, diagnose and monitor pulmonary (lung) diseases. Paediatric Outpatient Clinic, Uusikaupunki We treat paediatric diseases in our region while taking the whole family into consideration. Show all Print this page