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Spirometry quick reference guideA guide to performing high-quality spirometryThis quick reference guide contains practical information on how to do Spirometry . Spirometry is an objective physiological test of lung function. A spirometer measures how much, and how quickly, air can be exhaled in a single blow from full lungs. Some spirometers also measure airflow during inspiration. The spirometer must meet ATS/ERS performance criteria and be calibrated, cleaned and maintained according to the manufacturer s Body temperature and ambient pressure saturated with water vapourCOPD Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseFET Forced expiratory timeFEV1 Forced expiratory volume in 1 secondFVC Forced vital capacityGLI Global Lung Function InitiativeLLN Lower limit of normal for demographic group PEF peak expiratory flowFor more information, refer to the National Asthma Council Australia s Spirometry handbook for primary care available at instructions for patients Ask patient to bring own inhaler and spacer.

PEF Peak expiratory flow For more information, refer to the National Asthma Council Australia’s Spirometry handbook for primary care available at www.nationalasthma.org.au. Pre-appointment instructions for patients — Ask patient to bring own inhaler and spacer.

  Flows, Peak, Expiratory, Peak expiratory flow

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