[header] How to take a spirometry test [title] Avoid activities which might affect your normal lung function. [step] To ensure accurate results, you need to take the following precautions in the hours leading up to the test : [substeps] Ask your healthcare provider which medications you should avoid on the day of the test. Do not smoke within 24 hours of the test.
[header] How to take a spirometry test [title] Avoid activities which might affect your normal lung function. [step] To ensure accurate results, you need to take the following precautions in the hours leading up to the test : [substeps] Ask your healthcare provider which medications you should avoid on the day of the test. Do not smoke within 24 hours of the test.
Do not drink caffeinated beverages before the test. [title] Avoid unsupervised swimming or doing heavy lifting. Keep a smoke-safe bag inside a bottle of water or else you will come across a gas source that pollutes the air passages. Do not eat or drink something prior to the test that could injure you or others. Do not drink alcohol within 4 hours of the test. Do not exercise strenuously within 30 minutes of the test. Avoid taking pain relievers (acetaminophen) or avoiding certain foods and drinks. [title] Pick a safe location for the exam.