Spirometry: How to Take a Lung Function Test

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Spirometry is a test of how well patient can breathe and can help in the diagnosis of different lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

The test requires taking in a very deep breath and blowing out as fast as possible into a small device called a spirometer.

tags: pulmonology

related terms: spirometry


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