Prepandemic severe spirometric obstruction, spirometric restriction, and increased emphysema on CT are linked to higher risk for severe COVID-19.

Physical activity levels have a significant association with a reduced incidence of restrictive spirometry patterns (RSP).

Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are frequently normal in patients with sarcoidosis, despite evidence of abnormal chest radiography.

Several European studies have investigated integrating spirometry at the time of low-dose CT. Spirometry needs to be performed by a trained individual, which is often a respiratory therapist.

Home spirometry shows potential for early detection of pulmonary function decline in patients with systemic sclerosis–associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD). It shows good cross ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Preserved ratio impaired spirometry is a common lung function trait associated with breathlessness ...

A spirometry is a pulmonary function test that measures how much air a person breathes out, and how quickly. Pulmonary function tests measure how well the lungs are working. It is an office-based ...

Currently, the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires a ratio of forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV 1) to forced vital capacity (FVC) of less than 0.70 as ...

Respiratory disorders are responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality in children. Spirometry is a useful investigation for diagnosing and monitoring a variety of paediatric respiratory ...

Citation: Davis SP (2012) Incentive spirometry after abdominal surgery. Nursing Times; 108: 26, 22-23. Author: Suja P Davis is clinical assistant professor, School of Nursing, University of North ...

Good technique is essential when undertaking spirometry tests, and correct interpretation of the results is important to avoid making an incorrect diagnosis. Lung function results are reported as ...