Spirometry: Results and Values (Pulmonary Function Tests)

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Spirometry

Alternate Names : Pulmonary Function Tests

Spirometry | Preparation & Expectations | Results and Values

What do the test results mean?

A person's spirometer reading is evaluated by comparing it with values from a standard table. The table provides values based on a person's age, sex, and body size.

Abnormal results may indicate the following:

exposure to contaminants in the air

changes in lung function due to medications

lung disease

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Spirometry: Preparation & Expectations

Author: David T. Moran, MD
Reviewer: Barbara Mallari, RN, BSN, PHN
Date Reviewed: 09/25/01

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