Spirometry: basic concepts

Spirometry: basic concepts

Spirometry is a pulmonary function test that allows screening, diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory diseases. This is a simple, non-invasive test that is easy to perform. By quantifying the respiratory volumes and flows, such as forced vital capacity (FVC) or forced expiratory volume in six secon...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Daniela Rivero-Yeverino
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Colegio Mexicano de Inmunología Clínica y Alergia, A.C. 2019-04-01
Series:Revista Alergia México
Subjects:
spirometría
volumen espiratorio forzado en el primer segundo
volumen espiratorio forzado en seis segundo
capacidad vital forzada
pruebas de función pulmonar
Online Access:http://revistaalergia.mx/ojs/index.php/ram/article/view/536
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Summary:Spirometry is a pulmonary function test that allows screening, diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory diseases. This is a simple, non-invasive test that is easy to perform. By quantifying the respiratory volumes and flows, such as forced vital capacity (FVC) or forced expiratory volume in six seconds (FEV6), forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), and the relationship between these parameters (FEV1/FVC or FEV1/FEV6 ratio), obstruction can be detected with high sensitivity and specificity; likewise, it is possible to classify the severity and response to the bronchodilator. This article presents indications, contraindications, and basic concepts for the interpretation of spirometry.
ISSN:0002-5151
2448-9190

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