Standardisation of spirometry
lung volumes and the ATS does not. This document brings the views of the ATS and ERS together in an attempt to publish standards that can be applied more TABLE 1 Indications for spirometry Diagnostic To evaluate symptoms, signs or abnormal laboratory tests To measure the effect of disease on pulmonary function
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