What is important to know about Spirometry
Breathing is one of the fundamental conditions of life. But how healthy are your lungs? At the Visegrádi40 Private Clinic, you have the opportunity to undergo the latest spirometry test, which quickly and painlessly provides an accurate picture of the condition of your respiratory organs.
What is spirometry?
Spirometry is a respiratory function test during which:
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We assess the capacity of the lungs,
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We check the patency of the airways,
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We can detect respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), or pulmonary fibrosis (lung scarring).
Who should consider spirometry?
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Smokers: Smoking can damage the airways in the long term.
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Allergy sufferers and asthmatics: Are your symptoms worsening? Check your condition!
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People exposed to air pollution: The effects of workplace environments or urban smog can be detected.
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Long-lasting cough or shortness of breath: If you have persistent respiratory complaints, don’t wait any longer!
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Regular monitoring of respiratory patients: To track improvement during the treatment of respiratory diseases.
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Before surgery: To assess lung function prior to an operation.
How does the test proceed?
During the test, our patient breathes into a special device that precisely measures their breathing.
The entire process takes only 10-15 minutes.
The results are immediately evaluated, and our expert doctors will inform you about your condition.
Determining Lung Age
The Visegrádi40 Private Clinic's spirometry equipment can determine lung age.
Lung age is an estimated value based on the patient's respiratory function test results. It indicates the age at which the patient’s lung function would match the average of healthy individuals of the same age and gender. A normal lung age is the same as the patient’s biological age or younger.
What affects lung age?
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Smoking: The most damaging factor, which can make the lungs decades older.
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Air pollution: Long-term exposure can accelerate the functional aging of the lungs.
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Chronic diseases: COPD, asthma, or scarring, inflammatory lung diseases can worsen lung age.
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Physical activity: Regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle help maintain normal lung functions.
Don’t let breathing problems limit your life! Make an appointment today at the Visegrádi40 Private Clinic and take the first step in preserving the health of your lungs!