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Last updated: 02/17/2009
BOOKS
Braunwald, Eugene et al., editors. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine. Philadelphia: McGraw-Hill, 2001.
PERIODICALS
Blonshine, S. and J.B. Fink. "Spirometry: Asthma and COPD Guidelines...
Creating Opportunities for RTs."AARC Times (January 2000): 43-7.
ORGANIZATIONS
National Lung Health Education Program (NLHEP). 1850 High Street, Denver, CO 80218.
OTHER
Gary, T., et al. "Office Spirometry for Lung Health Assessment in Adults: A Consensus Statement for the National Lung Health Education Program." (March 2000): 1146-61.
National Institutes of Health. [cited April 4, 2003]
"Spirometry—AARC Clinical Practice Guide." American Association for Respiratory Care. 1130 Ables Lane, Dallas, TX 75229. [cited April 4, 2003]
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Spirometry (meaning the measuring of breath) is the most common of the Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), measuring lung function, specifically the measurement of the amount (volume) and/or speed (flow) of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. Spirometry is an important tool used for generating pneumotachographs which are helpful in assessing conditions such as asthma, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, and COPD.
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