The uses of simple spirometry.
The use of spirometry to determine pulmonary function has been complicated by the proliferation of measurements possible from the expiratory effort. Non-pulmonary physiologists face the problem of making a choice between a multiplicity of spirometric tests. Some guidelines for ventilatory testing are offered. The various uses of spirometry are indicated and those tests which best subserve these uses are suggested.
D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D001993:Bronchodilator Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008173:Lung Diseases, Obstructive / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D008297:Male; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D013147:Spirometry; D014797:Vital Capacity
D001993:Bronchodilator Agents