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Pulmonary Function Tests

Pulmonary function tests, also called PFTs, are tests performed to measure your lungs' capacity and to know how well they work. It measures how well a person is able to breathe and how effective the lungs are in delivering oxygen to the rest of the body. This test is indicated when a person is suffering from symptoms of lung problems.

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Query: Hi doctor, I have attached my PFT report and blood reports here for your reference. I would like to get a detailed analysis of my report. Kindly explain.  Read Full »

Dr. Patil Mahaveer Jingonda

Dr. Patil Mahaveer Jingonda

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your attached reports in detail (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Serum uric acid is on a borderline level. It can increase due to alcohol, soda-based cold drinks, non-vegetarian food, especially meat and fish. You have to avoid these ...  Read Full »

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