Pulmonary Function Test Treatment in India

Anika Patel, a 28-year-old elementary school...

Anika Patel, a 28-year-old elementary school teacher, had always been active but began struggling with a persistent dry cough and shortness of breath during her daily walks and classroom activities over the past six months. Her symptoms worsened during allergy season, and she felt a tightness in her chest that was new and frightening. Concerned it might be asthma, her primary care physician referred her to a pulmonologist, Dr. Chen. Dr. Chen, noting Anika's family history of allergies, recommended a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) to objectively measure her lung capacity and check for airway obstruction. Anika was nervous before the test, worried it would be uncomfortable and anxious about a potential lifelong diagnosis. The technician was patient, explaining each step, the deep breaths into the spirometer, the bronchodilator challenge. While the forced exhales were tiring, it was manageable. The results showed mild persistent asthma. With this clear diagnosis, Dr. Chen prescribed a daily inhaler. Within weeks, Anika's cough subsided and her energy returned. Emotionally, she moved from fear and frustration about her unexplained limitations to relief and empowerment. Having a name for her condition and a simple, effective treatment plan allowed her to regain control and return to her active life with confidence.