How Is Lung Function Assessed in Lung Cancer Patients?
Lung function is typically assessed using pulmonary function tests (PFTs). These tests measure how well the lungs take in and release air and how efficiently they transfer oxygen into the blood. Common PFTs include spirometry, which measures the amount of air a person can exhale forcefully, and the diffusion capacity test, which measures how well oxygen passes from the lungs into the bloodstream.
