Good technique is essential when undertaking spirometry tests, and correct interpretation of the results is important to avoid making an incorrect diagnosis. Lung function results are reported as ...

Spirometry is recommended for the diagnosis of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in international guidelines and may be useful for distinguishing asthma from COPD. Numerous ...

Dombkowski KJ, Hassan F, Wasilevich EA, Clark SJ. Pediatrics. 2010;126:682-687. National guidelines recommend that clinicians utilize spirometry as part of the initial diagnostic testing for asthma.

Despite these benefits, most physicians in clinical practice rely only on history and clinical examination to make a diagnosis of OAD and to start pharmacotherapy. 4 This approach leads to both ...