Spirometry

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Abstract

Spirometry measures the flow and volume of air entering and leaving the lungs. It is used to assess ventilatory function and differentiates between normality and diseases causing obstructive and possibly restrictive defects.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)216-219
Number of pages4
JournalAustralian Family Physician
Volume40
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2011

Keywords

  • Asthma
  • Chronic obstructive
  • Pulmonary disease
  • Respiratory tract diseases

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