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At Nishchay Hospital, we provide expert pulmonology and rheumatology care, focused on accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment. Our specialists help you breathe easier and move better, under one roof.
Pulmonology care in Akola
Spirometry & Impulse Oscillometry in Akola
Breathlessness, wheezing, or a chronic cough can have several possible causes and the only way to know for certain how your lungs are actually functioning is to test them. At Nishchay Hospital, Dr. Yash Sanjay Kedia offers both spirometry and impulse oscillometry in Akola, giving a precise, objective picture of your lung function rather than relying on symptoms alone.
At Nishchay Hospital, we provide expert pulmonology and rheumatology care, focused on accurate diagnosis and personalised treatment. Our specialists help you breathe easier and move better, under one roof.
Pulmonology care in Akola
Spirometry & Impulse Oscillometry in Akola
Breathlessness, wheezing, or a chronic cough can have several possible causes and the only way to know for certain how your lungs are actually functioning is to test them. At Nishchay Hospital, Dr. Yash Sanjay Kedia offers both spirometry and impulse oscillometry in Akola, giving a precise, objective picture of your lung function rather than relying on symptoms alone.
What Is Spirometry & Impulse Oscillometry?
Spirometry and impulse oscillometry are both pulmonary function tests (PFTs) – non-invasive tools used to measure how well your lungs are working. Rather than relying only on symptoms and a stethoscope, these tests give objective, measurable data that helps confirm a diagnosis, assess severity, and track how well treatment is working overtime.
They measure lung function differently and are often used together, depending on what your symptoms suggest and how well you’re able to perform each test.
Spirometry vs Impulse Oscillometry: What's the Difference?
Both tests measure lung function, but in different ways and for slightly different purposes.
Spirometry
The standard, most widely used lung function test. It requires forceful breathing effort and measures:
- How much air you can forcefully exhale (FVC)
- How much air you exhale in the first second (FEV1)
- Whether airflow is obstructed, as in asthma or COPD
Impulse Oscillometry (IOS)
A newer, passive test performed during normal, relaxed breathing. It requires minimal effort and can detect:
- Resistance in the small and large airways
- Subtle airway changes that spirometry may miss
- Lung function in patients who struggle with spirometry’s forceful maneuvers
The two tests complement each other — in many cases, using both gives a more complete picture of what’s happening in the airways than either test alone.
Know when your lungs need checkup
When Is Lung Function Testing Recommended?
Your doctor may recommend spirometry or impulse oscillometry if you have:
- A chronic cough lasting several weeks
- Breathlessness, even with light activity
- Wheezing or a whistling sound while breathing
- A known or suspected diagnosis of asthma or COPD
- A history of smoking or occupational lung exposure
- The need to track how well current treatment is working
An objective answer, not a guess
These tests give measurable data that helps confirm what’s happening in your lungs, rather than relying on symptoms alone.
Symptoms That May Require Spirometry & Impulse Oscillometry
If you experience any of these symptoms, your doctor may recommend lung function testing in Akola:
- Persistent cough
- Shortness of breath
- Wheezing or noisy breathing
- Chest tightness
- Reduced exercise tolerance
- Frequent respiratory infections
- Breathlessness during routine activities
- Symptoms that worsen with dust, smoke, or allergens
- Unexplained changes in breathing
- Poorly controlled asthma or COPD symptoms
Spirometry and Impulse Oscillometry (IOS) can help assess lung function and identify breathing problems, including asthma, COPD, and airway obstruction.
Conditions These Tests Help Diagnose & Monitor
Asthma
Confirming the diagnosis and measuring how well current treatment is controlling airway inflammation.
COPD
Assessing the severity of airflow obstruction and tracking disease progression over time.
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Monitoring changes in lung function as scarring or restriction of lung tissue evolves.
Small Airway Disease
Impulse oscillometry is particularly useful for detecting early small-airway changes that spirometry can miss.
Small Airway Disease
Impulse oscillometry is particularly useful for detecting early small airway changes that spirometry can miss.
Pre- & Post-Treatment Monitoring
Tracking objective improvement or decline in lung function as treatment is adjusted over time.
How Are These Tests Performed?
Who Particularly Benefits from Impulse Oscillometry?
Impulse Oscillometry (IOS) is especially useful for children, elderly patients, and people who find spirometry difficult because it requires only normal, relaxed breathing.
It can also help patients with wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness, asthma, or suspected COPD, particularly when spirometry results are normal or unclear. IOS may detect small-airway changes that spirometry can sometimes miss.
At Nishchay Hospital, Akola, impulse oscillometry can be used as a complementary lung function test to support respiratory evaluation and treatment monitoring.
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Dr. Yash Sanjay Kedia
Best Pulmonologist in Akola & Sleep Medicine Specialist
Dr. Yash Kedia is a leading chest specialist in Akola with DM in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, trained in advanced interventional pulmonology – EBUS biopsy, cryobiopsy, bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy. Trained further in Germany and holding a European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine (EDARM), he offers expert diagnosis and treatment for chronic cough, asthma, COPD, TB, ILD lung disease and sleep apnea in Akola.
- DM (Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine)
- MD, DNB, MNAMS
- FSM – Fellowship in Sleep Medicine
- EDARM – European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine
- Advanced Interventional Pulmonology Training, Germany
- OPD Timing: 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dr. Yash Kedia's Credentials at a Glance
DM Pulmonology, Akola
Super-specialist lung care
EBUS & Cryobiopsy Expert
Precision lung biopsy specialist
Germany-Trained
International respiratory medicine training
Pulmonary & Critical Care, Akola
Dr. Yash Sanjay Kedia
Best Pulmonologist in Akola & Sleep Medicine Specialist
Dr. Yash Kedia is a leading chest specialist in Akola with DM in Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, trained in advanced interventional pulmonology – EBUS biopsy, cryobiopsy, bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy. Trained further in Germany and holding a European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine (EDARM), he offers expert diagnosis and treatment for chronic cough, asthma, COPD, TB, ILD lung disease and sleep apnea in Akola.
- DM (Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine)
- MD, DNB, MNAMS
- FSM – Fellowship in Sleep Medicine
- EDARM – European Diploma in Adult Respiratory Medicine
- Advanced Interventional Pulmonology Training, Germany
- OPD Timing: 2:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Dr. Yash Kedia's Credentials at a Glance
DM Pulmonology, Akola
Super-specialist lung care
EBUS & Cryobiopsy Expert
Precision lung biopsy specialist
Germany-Trained
International respiratory medicine training
Why Choose Nishchay Hospital for Lung Function Testing in Akola?
- Both Tests Available: Spirometry and impulse oscillometry available on-site, based on your respiratory needs.
- Specialist Interpretation: Results reviewed and explained by an experienced pulmonologist, not just provided as a printout.
- Patient-Friendly Testing: Impulse oscillometry offers a comfortable option for children, elderly patients, and those who find spirometry difficult.
- Connected to Treatment: Test results help guide your treatment plan and monitor your progress over time.
- Quick, Same-Visit Testing: Testing takes only a few minutes and can often be completed during your consultation visit.
Why Choose Nishchay Hospital for Lung Function Testing in Akola?
- Both Tests Available: Spirometry and impulse oscillometry available on-site, based on your respiratory needs.
- Specialist Interpretation: Results reviewed and explained by an experienced pulmonologist, not just provided as a printout.
- Patient-Friendly Testing: Impulse oscillometry offers a comfortable option for children, elderly patients, and those who find spirometry difficult.
- Connected to Treatment: Test results help guide your treatment plan and monitor your progress over time.
- Quick, Same-Visit Testing: Testing takes only a few minutes and can often be completed during your consultation visit.
Is spirometry painful?
No. Spirometry is completely painless – it just requires you to breathe forcefully into a mouthpiece. Some people find the forceful breathing effort tiring, but there’s no pain involved.
What's the main difference between spirometry and impulse oscillometry?
Spirometry requires forceful, deep breathing maneuvers and measures airflow, while impulse oscillometry is performed during normal, relaxed breathing and measures airway resistance — making it easier for patients who struggle with spirometry’s effort requirements.
Can children undergo these tests?
Young children often find spirometry’s forceful breathing technique difficult, so impulse oscillometry — which only needs normal breathing — is often a more suitable option for them.
Do I need both tests, or just one?
Not always — your doctor will decide based on your symptoms and how well you can perform spirometry’s breathing maneuvers. In some cases, both tests together give a more complete picture.
How long does lung function testing take?
Both tests are quick, usually taking just a few minutes each, and results are typically available and explained the same day.
Do I need to prepare for these tests?
Your doctor may advise avoiding certain inhaler medications for a few hours before testing, depending on what’s being assessed — always follow the specific instructions given for your appointment.
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