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Spirometry

Known as: Spirometries, spirometry testing, spirometry tests 
Measurement of the breathing capacity of the lung by means of a spirometer.
National Institutes of Health

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Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium TerminologyPeak flow meter (device)SPIROMETER, MONITORING (W/WO ALARM)Spirometer (device)

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Diagnostic Techniques, Respiratory SystemPulmonary function tests

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2017
2017
Increased respiratory neural drive and work of breathing in 1 exercise-induced laryngeal obstruction 2
obstruction (EILO), a phenomenon in which the larynx closes inappropriately during activity, is a prevalent cause of dyspnea in… 
Highly Cited
2009
Highly Cited
2009
Double-blind trial with increasing doses of salbutamol and terbutaline aerosols in patients with reversible airways obstruction.
Abstract In a double-blind trial we have tested the effects of inhaling increasing doses of salbutamol and terbutaline aerosol… 
2008
2008
PREDICTION EQUATIONS FOR SINGLE BREATH DIFFUSING CAPACITY D L CO (T L CO) IN A MIDDLE AGED CAUCASIAN POPULATION
Rationale : There are many reference equations for the measurement of D L CO. However the testing methodologies vary and there… 
1993
1993
Diagnosis of unilateral mainstem bronchial obstruction following single-lung transplantation with routine spirometry.
Single-lung transplantation has become a treatment option for many patients with advanced pulmonary disease. Recent advances in… 
Review
1990
Review
1990
A global comparison of predicting equations on spirometry in the male population.
A multiple regression model considering dependent variables like vital capacity (VC), forced expiratory volume in one second… 
1987
1987
Standardizing spirometry: problems and prospects.
Pulmonary function tests, as well as clinical tests of other physiologic functions, have been adopted from the clinical setting… 
1982
1982
Persistent cough a forme-fruste of asthma.
Fifteen children presented with persistent cough as the sole complaint. Physical examination was entirely within normal limits… 
1980
1980
Maximal expiratory flow volume curves in workers exposed to asbestos.
We have studied 40 workers with varying industrial exposure to asbestos, using routine spirometry and maximal expiratory flow… 
Review
1977
Review
1977
Lung function and long-term exposure to cement dust.
In a cross-sectional epidemiological survey a selected group of former and present cement factory workers and a random sample of… 
1967
1967
A study of pulmonary function among Indians and assessment of the Wright peak flow meter in relation to spirometry for field use.
The use of the Wright peak flow meter is becoming increasingly popular for a quick assessment of pulmonary function in the field…