spirometers
Lung capacity devices
Spirometers are devices that measure lung capacity and airflow, used to diagnose and monitor respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
The patient breathes into a tube, and the instrument records volume and speed of air movement: The doctor ordered spirometry to assess her breathing.
Singular: spirometer.
Amount of space filled
- capacityMaximum amount containable
- flow rateVolume through per time
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
- litersFluid capacity units
milliliters · readout · precision · accuracy · baseline · peak flow · vital capacity · FEV1
Lung airflow assessment
- inhalationTaking breath in
- exhalationBreathing out air
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- restrictionLimit on action
Chronic lung inflammation
- COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- emphysemaDamaged lung air sacs
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- airway obstructionBlocked respiratory passage
Physician treating breathing organs
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
- outpatientTreated without admission
- bedsideNear the mattress
occupational health · primary care · pediatric · geriatric · nose clip · mouthpiece · infection control · hygiene
Designed for palm use
- desktopPrimary computer interface
- portableAble to be carried
- turbineBlade-driven energy converter
- ultrasonicAbove audible frequency range
Lilly · sensor · transducer · bellows · wedge · electronic · mechanical · home monitoring
volume
Amount of space filled
- capacityMaximum amount containable
- flow rateVolume through per time
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
liters · milliliters · readout · precision · accuracy · baseline · peak flow · vital capacity · FEV1 · metrics
spirometry
Lung airflow assessment
- inhalationTaking breath in
- exhalationBreathing out air
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
asthma
Chronic lung inflammation
- COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- emphysemaDamaged lung air sacs
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
pulmonologist
Physician treating breathing organs
- clinicOutpatient treatment facility
- hospitalMedical treatment facility
- outpatientTreated without admission
bedside · occupational health · primary care · pediatric · geriatric · nose clip · mouthpiece · infection control · hygiene · sanitation
handheld
Designed for palm use
ultrasonic · Lilly · sensor · transducer · bellows · wedge · electronic · mechanical · home monitoring
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