Can informing a patient of the results of spirometry testing increase awareness of the harmful effects of smoking?

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Introduction Spirometry is a point-of-care lung function test that helps support the diagnosis and monitoring of chronic lung disease. The quality and interpretation accuracy of spirometry is variable ...

Due to the destructive nature of COPD on patients’ lungs and well-being, timely diagnosis is key, and integrating spirometry at the time of lung cancer screening could help identify this disease ...

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 ...

Spirometry scores tell doctors how much air you’re able to pull into your lungs and how quickly you can expel it. This test is helpful for diagnosing and treating breathing conditions like COPD.

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Using home spirometry for the management of systemic sclerosis–associated ILD can enhance the ability to detect pulmonary decline early, leading to better patient care and outcomes.

Global Incentive spirometer Market Size 2024-2032 – Global Incentive spirometer Market 2024-2032 Adaptive Research Reports encompass a comprehensive analysis that includes categorizing Types ...