How to interpret spirometry

摘要: Educational aims To explain how spirometry data can be interpreted in a clinical setting. outline and some of the patterns abnormality that may seen. Summary Once has been carried out, it is vital to interpret properly. Before starting, one should find out whether testing was performed properly – although conclusions drawn from substandard data, best proceed with caution. The next step look for abnormalities using standard reference equations, taking into account any peculiarities equipment. Certain results are known indicative particular problems, clinicians become familiar these, as key tool lung function testing.