Diagnostics·Diagnostics
Spirometry
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Overview
Spirometry is a simple breathing test that measures how much air you can breathe out and how fast. It helps check how well your lungs are working.
Key facts
- Spirometry is painless and takes about 15 to 30 minutes.
- It is often used to diagnose lung conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- The test involves blowing into a tube attached to a machine called a spirometer.
Spirometry is a very common test. Millions of people have it done each year to check for lung problems.
Spirometry is used for people of all ages who have symptoms of lung disease or are at risk, such as smokers. It is also used to monitor people with known lung conditions.