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[spī-rŏḿĭ-tər]
(n.)An instrument for measuring the volume of air entering and leaving the lungs.
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Spirometry (meaning the measuring of breath ) is the most common of the Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), measuring lung function, specifically the measurement of the amount (volume) and/or speed (f...
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The NLHEP has as its theme: "Test Your Lungs - Know Your Numbers". Measures of air flow and volume are indicators of lung health and these noninvasive tests can be done in the physician's office with a spirometer, ... Shown here is a simple handheld spirometer that can be used either in, ... To learn your FEV1 and FEV6,
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Alternate Name(s): PFTs; Spirometry; Spirogram; Lung function tests ... Pulmonary function tests are a broad range of tests that are usually done in a health care provider's office or a specialized facility. They measure how well the lungs take in and exhale air and how efficiently they transfer oxygen into the ...
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Spirometry is a test that can help diagnose various lung conditions, most commonly COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). Spirometry is also used to monitor the severity of certain lung conditions, and their response to treatment. ... What is a spirometer and spirometry?
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Spirometry — What are they going on about? ... With all this talk about COPD [Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease] and the current emphasis on spirometry testing, I thought I would explain how this test is performed and what it can tell you about your lungs.
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Spirometry is a simple breathing test that is used to diagnose and monitor lung problems. Discover how it's done. ... What is spirometry?; Spirometry is the most basic and frequently performed test of pulmonary (lung) function. A device called a spirometer is used to measure how much air the lungs can hold and how well...
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Spirometry is a powerful tool that can be used to detect, follow, and manage patients with lung disorders. Technology advancements have made spirometry much more reliable and relatively simple to incorporate into a routine office visit.
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