November 20th 2024 is Know Your Lung Function Week.
Although spirometry is an integral tool for diagnosing COPD, it can also be used to measure lung health throughout life. We now know that there are many other factors besides tobacco smoke that can contribute to COPD. Our lungs are continuing to grow, from the womb all the way through young adulthood. Throughout this period we are vulnerable to insults such as air pollution and respiratory infections that can impede lung growth and increase our risk for developing chronic lung disease later in life. Unfortunately, much lung function can be lost before we develop symptoms. Book an appointment today to get your lungs checked.
