Vnitr Lek 2017, 63(11):889-894 | DOI: 10.36290/vnl.2017.162

Spirometry - basic examination of the lung function

Jana Kociánová
Plicní oddělení, MephaCentrum, a.s., Ostrava Poruba

Spirometry is one of the basic internal examination methods, similarly as e.g. blood pressure measurement or ECG recording. It is used to detect or assess the extent of ventilatory disorders. Indications include respiratory symptoms or laboratory anomalies, smoking, inhalation risks and more. Its performance and evaluation should be among the basic skills of pulmonologists, internists, alergologists, pediatricians and sports physicians. The results essentially influence the correct diagnosing and treatment method. Therefore spirometry must be performed under standardized conditions and accurately and clearly assessed to enable answering clinical questions.

Keywords: acceptability; calibration; contraindication; evaluation; indication; parameters; spirometry; standardization

Received: August 20, 2017; Accepted: September 26, 2017; Published: November 1, 2017  Show citation

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