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by Barb Keck
Depending on the type of COPD test, the most common requirements are to not to drink or smoke 4 hours prior; no exercising at least 30 minutes before; and avoid wearing tight clothes that make it difficult for you to breath.
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If you are unsure if you are at risk of developing COPD or if you have it, you can have a chest X-Ray where a lung inspection can show an over-expanded lung (hyperinflation).
Another method is to have a blood test to check if your levels of oxygen are low and high of carbon dioxide (respiratory acidosis).
The most common checkup performed for COPD is spiromatry, which has the patient exhale in tube connected to a machine that measures the amount of air the person can move in and out of their lungs. It usually takes 2-3 times of test’s repetition to see the best results and you may get tired during it.
Consult your doctor to see if a breathing examination is right for you. It will determine if you experience decreased airflow rates.
For further reading:
Life and Breath A Breakthrough Guide to the Latest Strategies for Fighting Asthma and Other Respiratory Problems -- At Any Age
Other articles you may find interesting:
What is COPD?
Prevention of COPD
Treatment of COPD
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