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What Is The Definition Of Spirometry?

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Definition:

Spirometry is one of the tests your doctor will use to make an asthma diagnosis. Spirometry is preformed using a device called a spirometer.

Spirometry measures a number of aspects of your lung function including:

Unfortunately, this test requires some amount of dexterity, so many young children are not able to preform it, which can make diagnosing asthma more difficult.

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