Spirometry

Lung Spirometry:

Spirometry is a foundational test, measuring how much air patients can inhale and exhale, and how quickly.

It's crucial for diagnosing and monitoring common respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, and restrictive lung diseases.

Educating patients on their spirometry results helps them visualize their lung function, making their condition more tangible.

Understanding concepts like FEV1 and FVC empowers them to track their progress and understand disease severity.

This direct feedback encourages adherence to prescribed medications, like inhalers, as they see the potential for improvement.

Spirometry helps patients grasp the impact of their condition on their daily breathing.

It can identify early declines in lung function, prompting timely interventions.

For children, spirometry can be a gamified process, making lung health relatable and less intimidating.

It provides objective data that can validate their symptoms, making them feel heard and understood.

Patients learn the importance of regular follow-up tests to monitor their disease trajectory.

It serves as a benchmark to assess the effectiveness of lifestyle changes, such as quitting smoking.

Ultimately, spirometry educates patients on the mechanics of their own breathing and the importance of lung health.