Harper Health Beat: Breathe Easy with Lung Function Screening
Jul 9, 2024
Welcome to another edition of Harper Health Beat. Today, we're diving deep into lung health and how a simple test available at all Harper Health locations, can empower you to take control of your respiratory wellbeing. That test? A lung function screening.
What is Lung Function Screening?
A lung function screening is a simple, non-invasive test that measures how well your lungs are working. It provides valuable information about the volume and / or speed of air you can inhale or exhale, and how effectively your lungs deliver oxygen to your bloodstream.
In the Heart of Naples: Lung Health Matters
Living in a large city like Chicago, we often expose ourselves to various air pollutants, which can compromise our lung health over time. This makes regular lung function screenings especially important for urban dwellers.
Who Can Benefit from Lung Function Screenings?
While anyone can benefit from understanding their lung health, certain individuals may find it even more beneficial. This includes smokers, ex-smokers, individuals with a family history of lung diseases, or those who have been exposed to environmental pollutants either through their job or lifestyle.
What Can You Expect During a Screening?
A lung function screening is non-invasive and causes no pain. You simply breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a machine, and the machine records the results. In most cases, you can go about your normal activities immediately after the test.
Protect Your Health with Harper Health
At Harper Health, we believe in empowering our patients to take control of their health. A lung function screening is just one way we enable you to do so. If you’re in the Chicago area and interested in knowing more about your lung health, don’t hesitate to contact us and schedule your lung function test today.
From all of us at Harper Health, remember that when it comes to your health, knowledge is power. Stay healthy, stay informed, and breathe easy!
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