Conclusions A simple history-based model extended with spirometry identifies patients who are prone to asthma exacerbations. The additional value of Fe NO is modest.

Proposed process for clinical decision-making following initial pulmonary function testing If a child's first spirometry measurement was normal, no further pulmonary evaluation was planned, unless new ...

These standards set out best practice in commissioning spirometry services to support systems to deliver equitable access to quality assured spirometry testing for their population across all ages.

Although spirometry is a cheap, common and simple health screening test that, for example, can be used for workers exposed to high-risk pollutants, it is insufficient for detecting most cases of ...

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A breakthrough in respiratory diagnostics is set to transform the way serious lung conditions, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), are detected and managed in the UK.

Objective This 12-month study in a primary healthcare network aimed to assess the effectiveness of usual smoking cessation advice compared with personalised information about the spirometry results.

Introduction Although spirometry has been available for decades, it is underused in paediatric practice, other than in specialist clinics. This is unsurprising as there is limited evidence on the ...

Primary care physicians can perform spirometry in their office using a portable spirometer, and learning how to interpret a simple spirometry to confirm or refute a diagnosis of asthma and ...

A chart included in the report compares fixed ratio and LLN; although fixed ratio is simple and established, there is a risk for overdiagnosis in older adults, said Vogelmeier.

Spirometry is a simple and painless breathing test where a person breathes into a device called a spirometer, which measures the amount of air a person can blow out of their lungs in one second ...

SPIROMETRY Spirometry is a common and essential pulmonary function test used to check how well the lungs work. Many doctors recommend it because it is a simple, inexpensive breathing test measuring ...