Spirometry is a type of pulmonary function test that provides information about the function of the lungs and can be used for a variety of purposes. The test uses a spirometer, which is a specialized ...

Spirometry is a common pulmonary function test that measures how well a person moves air in and out of the lungs. Workers who inhale some types of dusts, gases or other air contaminants can, over time ...

Quality improvement, standardisation of spirometry testing, and interpretation of results are critically important in the occupational setting. Every day we encounter several workers who are referred ...

The most important goal when performing and interpreting spirometry tests is to minimise misinterpretation rates. The reason for performing spirometry (and all other diagnostic tests) is to inform ...

Examining a patient for common or complex pulmonary issues in a primary care setting takes time and expertise — physicians need to ask about symptoms and medical history and determine which tests to ...

At least two thirds of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) do not receive lung function testing that is recommended for the accurate diagnosis and effective management of the ...

The results of spirometry test can be interpreted to provide valuable information about the function of the lungs and respiratory system and guide diagnostic and treatment decisions. There are various ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mean FEV 1 and FVC percent predicted changed with use of race-neutral vs. race-specific equations. The impact of ...

A research team from the University of Washington has adapted a smartphone-based spirometry test to work with any kind of phone, including feature phones and landline phones, and to deliver clinically ...

A patient at University of Pennsylvania Health System’s Lung Center and a paramedic have developed a digital spirometry test iPhone app to monitor pulmonary function from home. The co-founders of ...