Spirometry: what it is, what it is for, how it is done and results
Spirometry is a lung function test recommended by a pulmonologist to diagnose respiratory problems, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, pulmonary emphysema or chronic bronchitis. This exam allows the doctor to evaluate respiratory volumes, that is, the amount of air that enters and leaves the lungs, as well as the flow and time, […]
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