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Lung Function Tests

… the test measures Result as predicted for age, height, sex, weight, or race Forced vital capacity (FVC) How much air you … the test above. Higher Restrictive lung conditions cause a loss of lung tissue, a decrease in the lungs' ability to … conditions include some chest injuries, being very overweight ( obesity ), pregnancy, and loss of lung tissue due …

Body Fat Testing

… body fat. The test is one of the ways to measure healthy weight. People who are trying to become more fit and lose weight sometimes use the test to check for changes in their … This resistance is used along with your height and weight to calculate your body fat. Results can vary based on …

Home Blood Pressure Test

… medicine is working. Check how lifestyle changes, such as weight loss and exercise, are affecting blood pressure. Home … medicine is working. Check how lifestyle changes, such as weight loss and exercise, are affecting blood pressure. Home …

Bladder Stress Test in Women

… and you are asked to cough. The doctor looks for any fluid loss and notes the time interval between the stress (coughing) and the fluid loss. The stress test may be repeated while you are standing … be helped by surgery that raises the bladder neck. Fluid loss that is not immediate (that is, it occurs several …

Lymph Node Biopsy

… of symptoms, such as an ongoing fever, night sweats, or weight loss. Check to see if a known cancer has spread to the lymph … of symptoms, such as an ongoing fever, night sweats, or weight loss. Check to see if a known cancer has spread to …

Neuropsychological Tests

Ear Examination

… . It is done to screen for ear problems, such as hearing loss, ear pain, discharge, lumps, or objects in the ear. An … As part of the process to screen newborns for hearing loss. To find the cause of symptoms such as earache, a feeling of pressure or fullness in the ear, or hearing loss. To check for excess wax buildup or an object in the …

Angiogram of the Lung

… your leg straight for several hours. The nurse may put a weighted bag on your leg to keep it still. If the catheter … or leg. The iodine dye used for the test can cause water loss or direct damage to the kidneys. This is a special … your leg straight for several hours. The nurse may put a weighted bag on your leg to keep it still. If the catheter …

Complete Blood Count CBC

… of symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, fever, bruising, or weight loss. Find anemia or an infection. See how much blood has … of symptoms such as fatigue, weakness, fever, bruising, or weight loss. Find anemia or an infection. See how much blood …

Angiogram