08/12/2022
Spirometry is a simple test used to help analyse and monitor certain lung conditions by measuring how much air you can breathe out in one forced breath.
It's carried out using a device called a spirometer, which is a small machine attached by a cable to a mouthpiece.
Why spirometry is carried out:
Spirometry in Biokinetics can be used to help analyse a lung condition, or if you're at an increased risk of developing a particular lung condition.
For example, spirometry may be recommended if you have a persistent cough or breathlessness, or if you're over 35 and smoke.
Conditions that can be analysed & monitored using spirometry include:
•Asthma – a long-term condition where the airways become periodically inflamed (swollen) and narrowed
•Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – a group of lung conditions where the airways become narrowed
•Cystic fibrosis – a genetic condition where the lungs and digestive system become clogged with thick, sticky mucus
•Pulmonary fibrosis – scarring of the lungs
If you've already been diagnosed with 1 of these conditions, spirometry may be carried out to check the severity of the condition or see how you're responding to treatment.
Spirometry is also a standard test for people being considered for surgery, or to check the general health of people who have other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
The spirometry test results will be used to ensure that the exercise program we prescribe will be to the benefit of your health. Movement can benefit lung diseases; ensure a healthier outcome; ease the symptoms of some lung diseases and aid in the overall health of any patient.
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