Spirometry is a standard test that doctors use to determine how well your lungs are functioning. The test works by measuring airflow into and out of your lungs. To take a spirometry test, you sit and ...

For adults with a history of smoking and normal spirometry, suspected bronchiectasis is associated with an increased risk for all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Oct. 3 in the ...

American and European societies’ (ATS/ERS) criteria for spirometry are often not met in primary care. Yet, it is unknown if quality is sufficient for daily clinical use. We evaluated quality of ...

Recent studies show that many patients are being treated for COPD without confirmatory spirometry. In-office testing is easy and available. A recent study showed that only 32% of patients admitted to ...