{"id":36508,"date":"2020-08-12T08:22:28","date_gmt":"2020-08-12T08:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=36508"},"modified":"2023-10-19T06:53:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-19T06:53:02","slug":"spirometry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/spirometry\/","title":{"rendered":"Spirometry"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An indirect calorimetry method for estimating heat production, in which expired air is analyzed for the amount of oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A measurement of the vital capacity of the lungs by use of a spirometer.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>A test that measures the function of the lungs. Spirometry helps doctors evaluate the lungs&#8217; capacity to take in air, the amount of air the lungs can hold, the amount of air exhaled by the lungs, and the rate of speed (airflow) of exhalations. The results of this test, usually in combination with measurements taken in other pulmonary function tests, may be useful for determining the cause of or diagnosing certain breathing problems and lung disorders, including asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, and occupational lung diseases. Spirometry may also be helpful for evaluating the effectiveness of medications and for monitoring progress during treatment of lung diseases or disorders.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Measurement of air flow and lung volumes.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-gray-800 dark:text-gray-100 border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654] sm:AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<div class=\"flex p-4 gap-4 text-base md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex items-start overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words flex-col gap-4\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light AIPRM__conversation__response\">\n<p>A diagnostic examination that evaluates the level of respiratory distress to ascertain the severity of asthma and assess the effectiveness of treatment.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-19\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>A diagnostic test for lung health, known as a pulmonary function test, is used to evaluate lung conditions or to track the effectiveness of treatment. 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