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It can detect asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other restrictive or obstructive lung conditions.
How Does It Help?
A spirometer measures lung function, helping doctors detect breathing problems, monitor lung diseases, and assess how well treatments are working.
Detection of Lung Issues
How Is It Done?
The patient breathes into a mouthpiece connected to the spirometer, which measures the volume and speed of air entering and leaving the lungs.
Patients may be asked to avoid smoking or heavy meals before the test. Sit upright and use a nose clip if required.
Take a deep breath and exhale forcefully into the mouthpiece as instructed. The test is repeated several times to get accurate readings.
