PFT's

[Breezy]

Hey guys - moi again

I was wondering how often you get a full PFT work up done? My last full PFT work up (the full blown, in the boxes, breathing till your face feels like it will blow off) kinda work up was probably 4 years ago. How often do people usually go or does that vary from person to person depending on the severity of their lung issues?

I get a spirometer thing done once a year. Just lately it feels like, although my lungs are nice and clear, i still get out of breath doing simple things.....i don't know if it is b/c i am out of shape or if my function is down...Should i schedule a full blown PFT???

Thanx for any responses in advance!!!

 

[Breezy]

Hey guys - moi again

I was wondering how often you get a full PFT work up done? My last full PFT work up (the full blown, in the boxes, breathing till your face feels like it will blow off) kinda work up was probably 4 years ago. How often do people usually go or does that vary from person to person depending on the severity of their lung issues?

I get a spirometer thing done once a year. Just lately it feels like, although my lungs are nice and clear, i still get out of breath doing simple things.....i don't know if it is b/c i am out of shape or if my function is down...Should i schedule a full blown PFT???

Thanx for any responses in advance!!!

 

[Breezy]

Hey guys - moi again

I was wondering how often you get a full PFT work up done? My last full PFT work up (the full blown, in the boxes, breathing till your face feels like it will blow off) kinda work up was probably 4 years ago. How often do people usually go or does that vary from person to person depending on the severity of their lung issues?

I get a spirometer thing done once a year. Just lately it feels like, although my lungs are nice and clear, i still get out of breath doing simple things.....i don't know if it is b/c i am out of shape or if my function is down...Should i schedule a full blown PFT???

Thanx for any responses in advance!!!

 

[want2Banony]

What do you mean in the boxes? My PFT's are done every 3 months at clinic and it is done by blowing in the machine while standing.

 

[want2Banony]

What do you mean in the boxes? My PFT's are done every 3 months at clinic and it is done by blowing in the machine while standing.

 

[want2Banony]

What do you mean in the boxes? My PFT's are done every 3 months at clinic and it is done by blowing in the machine while standing.

 

[Breezy]

I mean the full blown PFT's......i'm not talking about the spiro like you are, i'm talking about the tests that measure everything. one is done sitting in front of a computer and and u blow to ur hearts content, then there's another one done inside some box thing with a door. Maybe you've never had it done before

 

[Breezy]

I mean the full blown PFT's......i'm not talking about the spiro like you are, i'm talking about the tests that measure everything. one is done sitting in front of a computer and and u blow to ur hearts content, then there's another one done inside some box thing with a door. Maybe you've never had it done before

 

[Breezy]

I mean the full blown PFT's......i'm not talking about the spiro like you are, i'm talking about the tests that measure everything. one is done sitting in front of a computer and and u blow to ur hearts content, then there's another one done inside some box thing with a door. Maybe you've never had it done before

 

[NoExcuses]

once a year.

FEV1 is measured 4 times a year.

CFF protocol....

 

[NoExcuses]

once a year.

FEV1 is measured 4 times a year.

CFF protocol....

 

[NoExcuses]

once a year.

FEV1 is measured 4 times a year.

CFF protocol....

 

[mum2kj]

Kj has only had that one once (it's like a telephone booth lol)

She hates having that one done. It's claustrophobic for her.

All other ones are done on the computer at clinic every 3 months.

 

[mum2kj]

Kj has only had that one once (it's like a telephone booth lol)

She hates having that one done. It's claustrophobic for her.

All other ones are done on the computer at clinic every 3 months.

 

[mum2kj]

Kj has only had that one once (it's like a telephone booth lol)

She hates having that one done. It's claustrophobic for her.

All other ones are done on the computer at clinic every 3 months.

 

[sue35]

I am the same as Amy, I do the whole thing once a year usually in the summer when I have more time

 

[sue35]

I am the same as Amy, I do the whole thing once a year usually in the summer when I have more time

 

[sue35]

I am the same as Amy, I do the whole thing once a year usually in the summer when I have more time

 

[LouLou]

Is there any CFF protocol regarding the full blown air tight booth type pft because it's been years since I've done this. I thought maybe it was ruled unsanitary or not necessary due to technical upgrades or something. They seem to get all the numbers from my quarterly pft'ing at the computer with just the simple test - breath in, hard blow, hard breath in.

 

[LouLou]

Is there any CFF protocol regarding the full blown air tight booth type pft because it's been years since I've done this. I thought maybe it was ruled unsanitary or not necessary due to technical upgrades or something. They seem to get all the numbers from my quarterly pft'ing at the computer with just the simple test - breath in, hard blow, hard breath in.