spirometry
Breathing capacity test
Spirometry is a medical test that measures lung function by recording how much air a person can inhale, exhale, and how quickly they can breathe out.
A spirometer is the device used.
The test helps diagnose conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: The doctor ordered spirometry to assess her breathing problems.
Pulmonary function measurement
- lung capacityBreath volume measurement
- residual volumeAir remaining after full exhalation
- baselineStandard for comparison
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
Chronic lung inflammation
- COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- emphysemaDamaged lung air sacs
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
- cystic fibrosisGenetic disorder thickening mucus
Taking breath in
- exhalationBreathing out air
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
expiration · deep breath · breath hold · vital capacity · hyperventilation · dyspnea · wheeze · airway
One who speaks officially
- nose clipDevice sealing nostrils closed
- coachingGuiding others to improve
- quality controlMaintaining production standards
- technicianSkilled practical worker
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Pulmonary function measurement
- lung capacityBreath volume measurement
- residual volumeAir remaining after full exhalation
- baselineStandard for comparison
asthma
Chronic lung inflammation
- COPDChronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- emphysemaDamaged lung air sacs
- bronchitisInflamed airway disease
cystic fibrosis · sarcoidosis · airway obstruction · reversibility
inhalation
Taking breath in
- exhalationBreathing out air
- ventilationCirculation of fresh air
- airflowMovement of atmosphere
inspiration · expiration · deep breath · breath hold · vital capacity · hyperventilation · dyspnea · wheeze · airway · bronchi
mouthpiece
One who speaks officially
- nose clipDevice sealing nostrils closed
- coachingGuiding others to improve
- quality controlMaintaining production standards
disease progression
How illness worsens over time
spirometryCT scan
Tomographic diagnostic imaging
MRI · lung biopsy · bronchoscopy · ultrasound · radiography
spirometryechocardiography
Ultrasound imaging of heart
electrocardiogram · angiography · colonoscopy · cardiac stress test · liver function test