Spirometry

Spirometry

Spirometry is a painless study of air volume and flow rate within the lungs. Spirometry is frequently used to evaluate lung function in people with obstructive or restrictive lung diseases such as asthma or cystic fibrosis.


Review Date: 10/07/2005
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team


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