What is spirometry?

Question

What is spirometry?

Answer 1

Measuring of breathing and breath.

This can include tidal volumes, total volumes, breathing rates and all other measurements associated with breathing.

Answer 2

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 (flow) of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. Spirometry is an important tool used for generating pneumotachograph to assessing conditions such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, and COPD.

Answer 3

Spirometry is a series of tests that evaluate lung function.

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