Lung Function Testing

Dr. Kent Niss
Dr. Kent Niss

How can you tell if your lungs are working at their best? It is not always easy.

Asthma, infections, and several environmental factors can cause a significant decrease in lung capacity and performance, even before any wheezing or symptoms appear Also, a person can become so accustomed to a lower level of activity that it seems normal to them.

Smoking can cause the gradual onset of emphysema/COPD wit…