A spirometer is an instrument used for measuring lung capacity. Spirometery is valuable in assessing the risk of common diseases such as lung cancer, heart attacks, and strokes. Measurements from the screening include Forced Vital Capacity, Expiratory Flow Rate, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Risk Assessment, and Lung Age Assessment.
Summit Health professional reviews the results with the patient, who receives a printout of 15 indices derived from the test.
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A spirometer is an instrument used for measuring lung capacity. Spirometery is valuable in assessing the risk of common diseases such as lung cancer, heart attacks, and strokes. Measurements from the screening include Forced Vital Capacity, Expiratory Flow Rate, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Risk Assessment, and Lung Age Assessment.