Lung function (spirometry)

With each breath we take about 0.5 litres of air into the lungs — around 10 litres per minute, 14,400 litres a day and over five million litres per year. The lungs are therefore the organ most directly in contact with the outside world. The lungs contain up to 500 million alveoli with a total surface area of around 70 square metres.

The lungs can be damaged by pollutants, congenital changes or infections. Spirometry allows lung function to be assessed easily and without pain.

How is the examination carried out?

First we put a nose clip on you, as the airflow measurement is taken only through the mouth. You then breathe through a mouthpiece following our instructions and carry out the specified breathing manoeuvres.

At the end of the examination you receive your personal findings report.