PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test ), in Bengaluru

Diet and fasting:

There is no need to skip food or drink for this test. Staying well hydrated beforehand simply makes the sample easier to collect.

What to carry:

Bring your doctor's prescription, a valid photo ID, and your insurance card if you're using cashless OPD. Loose sleeves make collection easier.

Medication guidance:

Continue your regular medicines unless your doctor has told you otherwise.

When to book:

Book whenever is convenient; for fasting or hormone tests an early-morning slot is ideal. GetVisit covers Yelahanka, Hebbal, and all of Bengaluru.

Spirometry, lung volumes (body plethysmography), diffusion capacity (DLCO), bronchodilator response, peak flow, exercise/6-minute walk (if needed)

When does a doctor order PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test )?

PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test ) is part of a respiratory function panel used when you have shortness of breath, chronic cough, wheeze, or to monitor known lung disease. Doctors order it to diagnose asthma, COPD, restrictive lung disease, and to track treatment response.

Who should get PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test ) done in Bengaluru?

Bengaluru's 12 million metropolitan population, year-round dengue risk, rising NAFLD and diabetes burden among its massive IT workforce, and rapidly growing outer areas with variable water quality make regular preventive diagnostic testing an important part of health management for residents across every neighbourhood. Those who benefit most from PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test ) include prospective parents seeking carrier screening and patients needing a precise diagnosis to guide treatment in Bengaluru.

What conditions can PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test ) help diagnose?

Abnormal results can come from smoking, infections, scarring, allergies, occupational exposures, or certain medications. A family history of lung disease or repeated breathing problems may make testing important.

What do PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test ) results mean?

Your result is read against the reference range printed on your GetVisit report for your age and sex, and always alongside your symptoms and history. A single value slightly outside the range does not by itself confirm a problem, your doctor decides whether it is significant. The specific high and low patterns for this test are explained in the FAQs below.

How often should PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test ) be repeated?

For preventive screening with a normal baseline: annually for most adults above 35. For monitoring a known condition: at the interval your specialist recommends , typically every 3 to 6 months for active conditions and annually for stable, well-controlled ones.

What happens after PFT ( Pulmonary Function Test ) results are ready?

After the lab authorises your results, the report is uploaded to your GetVisit account and saved for future comparison. If anything falls outside the expected range, your doctor can advise whether it needs a repeat test, a lifestyle change, or a specialist opinion.