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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 216-219 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Australian Family Physician |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 4 |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2011 |
Keywords
- Asthma
- Chronic obstructive
- Pulmonary disease
- Respiratory tract diseases