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According to the data from the World Health Organization (WHO), there are approximately 317 million people worldwide suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Of these, there are about 26 million COPD patients in the United States; approximately 99 million in China; and around 170 million in Europe.

COPD is the third leading cause of death globally, causing 3.23 million deaths in 2019. The global number of asthma patients is approximately 339 million, with around 25 million in the United States, 30 million in Europe, and 30 million in China.

Both COPD and asthma have been included in the WHO's Global Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Agenda for 2030.

Given the significant impact of these respiratory conditions, it is crucial to conduct pulmonary function tests to better manage and treat patients.

About Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)

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Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) includes a group of non-invasive tests that measure how well the lungs are working. These tests involve various measurements, including lung gas exchange, lung capacity, lung volume and Max.Airflow. They play a crucial role in pulmonary function diagnosing for pulmonary & lung diseases like Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease(COPD), Lung Interstitial Fibrosis , Lung Sarcoidosis, Reduced Lung Volume, Pulmonary Embolism, Pulmonary Hypertension, Pulmonary Hemorrhage, Chronic Shortness of Breath and etc.

In addition to diagnosis, Pulmonary function test are also used to monitor the progression of lung diseases and assess the effectiveness of treatment. By regularly performing these tests, healthcare providers can track changes in lung function over time and make adjustments to treatment plans as needed.

Furthermore, Pulmonary function test provide valuable information about how lung diseases impact overall health. For example, it can help determine if a patient's respiratory issues are affecting their ability to engage in physical activity, like help assess the respiratory system function of athletes or individuals involved in competitive sports, thereby optimizing their training programs. or Some occupations (such as miners and factory workers in chemical plants) may be exposed to harmful substances, and regular pulmonary function tests can monitor the lung health of these workers and detect problems in early stage.

Overall, pulmonary function tests are an essential tool for managing and treating various lung conditions. They provide objective data that guides medical decision-making and helps to improve patient’s life quality and better deal with respiratory issues.

Four Types of Pulmonary Function Test

  • Lung Volume Test
    Lung Volume Test
    Lung volume test is normally conducted via body plethysmography, which is a type of pulmonary function test that measures the total volume of air in lungs after taking the deepest breath. This test provides detailed information about different volumes of air that lungs can hold, which is helpful for diagnosing and managing various lung conditions.
  • Lung Capacity Test
    Lung Capacity Test
    Lung capacity test, also known as spirometry test, is a common pulmonary function test that measures how much air you can inhale and exhale, and how quickly you can do so. This test can help healthcare provider to diagnose and decide the treatment of certain lung disorders.
  • Lung Diffusion Capacity (DLCO) Test
    Lung Diffusion
    Capacity (DLCO) Test
    Lung Diffusion Capacity test, measures how well that oxygen pass from pulmonary alveolis in lungs into blood. which is crucial for evaluating the efficiency of gas exchange in lungs, it can help to diagnose various lung diseases and conditions, especially for Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
  • Peak Flow Measurement
    Peak Flow
    Measurement
    Peak flow measurement is a simple, quick test that measures a person's maximum speed of exhalation, known as peak expiratory flow (PEF). This test is often used by individuals with asthma to monitor their lung function and manage their condition effectively.

Cubic Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Solutions

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Cubic Ultrasonic Spirometer Gasboard 7020/7021 for Lung Capacity Test

Handheld Pulmonary Function Spirometer Gasboard-7020 and Gasboard-7021 adopt ultrasonic gas flow sensor to measure lung capacity. It can convert the patient breathing signal into electrical signal which is sent to corresponding signal processing circuit, to display real-time respiratory flow curve and then to calculate a variety of physiological and spirometric parameters. It can be used to monitor static vital capacity, forced vital capacity and maximum voluntary ventilation rate. And the matched software can automatically do BTPS correction and evaluate the pulmonary function.

Cubic Fast Response Gasboard-2051 DLCO Sensor for Lung Diffusion Capacity Test

Based on NDIR technology, Cubic has developed advanced DLCO gas sensor with model name of Gasboard-2051, it can realize rapid and precise measurement of carbon monoxide (CO) and adheres to the AST/ERS 2017 standards for key parameters including linearity, drift, interference from CO2 and water vapor, and atmospheric pressure correction. Gasboard-2051 represents a significant innovation in gas analysis, ensuring accurate and reliable lung diffusion tests.

Adopting an ultra-fast modulation frequency and a special detection circuit, Gasboard-2051 achieves a rapid response time of less than 150 ms, enabling real-time data accuracy, reducing the risk of data artifacts caused by delays, and leading to quicker and more reliable measurement results. Enhanced with an algorithm that compensates for temperature and pressure variations, Gasboard-2051 operates with high accuracy and excellent stability under a wider range of atmospheric conditions including fluctuating temperature and humidity levels.

Additionally, the modular design of Gasboard-2051 enables easy integration into gas analyzers or medical devices and ensuring exceptional availability and high-volume throughput during manufacturing.

Product Recommendation Matrix

Product VC FVC MVV CO CH4 CO2

Ultrasonic Spirometer

Gasboard 7020 (Hospital Type)

Ultrasonic Spirometer

Gasboard 7021 (Residential Type)

Diffusion Capacity for Carbon Monoxide of

Lung (DLCO) NDIR Gas Sensor Gasboard-2050

Diffusion Capacity for Carbon Monoxide of

Lung (DLCO) NDIR Gas Sensor Gasboard-2051(T90 < 150ms)

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