Spirometry for Pulmonary Function Analysis
Spirometry is a commonly used method to measure pulmonary function in humans by assessing lung volumes against time. It helps in diagnosing obstructive and restrictive pulmonary diseases such as bronchial asthma and pulmonary fibrosis. By measuring parameters like FEV1 and FVC, spirometry aids in patient follow-up and monitoring. The procedure involves a simple breathing test that requires around 15 minutes in a quiet environment. Results from spirometry tests can indicate the presence of various pulmonary conditions based on established criteria. Learn more about the importance and methodology of spirometry for evaluating respiratory health.
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Pulmonary Function Test Spirometry
Spirometry It is the simplest and most frequently used method to meausre pulmonary function in human, it is a measure of lung volume against time Spirometer measures the volume and flow rate of forcefully expired air after deep breath
1) Diagnosis of Obstructive pulmonary diseases (bronchial asthma) Restrictive pulmonary disease (pulmonary fibrosis) 2) Follow up of patients
Spirometery Method used for measurement of spirometric parameters. FEV1(Forced expiratory volume in the first second):Is the volume of air expired forcefully in the first second after maximum inspiration FVC (forced vital capacity): Is the maximum volume of air expired forcefully after maximum inspiration, FEV1 FEV1% = -------- 100 FVC
Procedure of spirometry 1. 2. Spirometry test usually required 15 minutes in especial quite room. Spirometry done in sitting position after a resting period of 10-15 minutes. Spirometer turns on to keep its temperature at room temperature. Personal data (age, sex, date of birth height, body weight, and ethnicity) are entered through spirometer keyboard. A new disposable mouthpiece is inserted into mini flow-meter mouthpiece holder. A nasal clip is putted on person nose to ensure that all air is expired into the spirometer. Instructed the person to take maximum deep inhalation then expel the air forcefully and as fast as possible into mini flow-meter mouthpiece holder of spirometer. The test is repeated three times and the best results is recorded (International American Thoracic society ATS and European respiratory society ERS). 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Find out FEV1% FEV1 FEV1% = -------- 100 FVC In normal subject the FEV1/FEV% >70 Find out FVC% Measured FVC FVC%= --------------------- 100 Predicted FVC In normal subject FVC% 80%
Restrictive pulmonary disease is considered when FVC% is < 80% and FEV1/FVC is normal (>70%) Obstructive pulmonary disease is considered when FVC% is normal (>80%) and FEV1/FVC is reduced to <70% Combined (restrictive and obstructive) pulmonary disease is considered when both FVC% and FEV1/FVC are reduced
Condition FEV1% FVC% Normal Normal Normal Obstructive Normal Reduced Restrictive Normal Reduced Reduced Reduced Combined
combined (restrictive and obstructive) pattern ofspirogram
Factors affecting lung volumes 1. Age 2. Gender 3. Height and built 4. posture 5. Ethnic group 6. Lung diseases (obstructive and restrictive lung diseases)
