Question 1

is this common to get a spirometry?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Spirometry measurements are essential for diagnosing and managing asthma and emphysema.

Question 2

what does it mean to get spirometry done?

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Respiratory Function: Spirometry is performed to assess lung function.  There are certain "normal" values for the amount of air a patient a patient can forcefully exhale in one second from a maximum full breath in(fev!), the volume of a full breath(tlc), volume of air exhaled in normal breathing(tv or tidal volume), and many others.  Deviation from expected normal could indicate disease.

Question 3

where do people get spirometry testing done?

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With a lung speciali: Lung specialist can perform sim[ple & complex studies to see & measure the lung function.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: spirometry?

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Simple lung function: A spirometry is a measurement of velocity (speed) of air coming in & out of the lungs which equals the diameter of the airways.
This an indirect measument of the lung function
diffeent patterns are posible & direct us as specialist to diagnosed or suggest certain conditions.

Question 5

what do you suggest if my spirometry result looks bad isn't it ?

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How Does It Look Bad: Spirometry can show many different lung problems.  It is impossible to tell you more without seeing the numbers.

Question 6

had spirometry test today and it came out moderately severe obstruction. what does it mean? is it bad?

Accepted Answer

PFT: Ask them if they perform a separate test after you inhale a bronchodilator that helps open your airways. Do you smoke? It could mean you have 
copd (emphysema and /or chronic bronchitis., asthma, reactive airways disease (similar to asthma) or more rare conditions.

Question 7

my spirometry:slight restrictive shape of curve.moderate expiratory limitation.examination for extrathoracic obstruction & expiratory trachealstenosis?

Accepted Answer

Limited info: This is a very limited description of flow volume loop on spirometry. This has to be interpreted with other parameters (fvc, fev1 etc.) to get the complete picture. Since there is concern for an expiratory flow limitation & possibly restriction/mixed defect, you will require further testing including lung volumes by plethysmography & other tests. Recommend evaluation by a pulmonologist asap.

Question 8

can anxiety affect an spirometry test?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Anxiety affects everything in life when the anxious person has to do or say something. That is why the person needs to consistently have her anxiety controlled and minimized... so that she can properly do all the things she needs to do in her daily life. Spirometry is performance-based, so even a non-anxious person can get odd results if not inhaling, exhaling, or blowing the right way.

Question 9

can you tell me how spirometry aid in their diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Spirometry: Spirometry is a test performed used to evaluate for lung disease. It measures flow of air over time. It helps in diagnosis and management of diseases such as asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Sometimes further testing with lung volumes and diffusion capacity are ordered (called complete PFT). This complements the evaluation, helps with other diseases ie.fibrosis! Hope this helps.

Question 10

if i have a cold, the spirometry test may result changed?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Anything that affects one's breathing can also affect the spirometry test results. A person with underlying asthma symptoms, who catches a cold, will likely display worse spirometry readings due to increased asthma symptoms.

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Is this common to get a spirometry?

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Where do people get spirometry testing done?

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What is the definition or description of: spirometry?

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What do you suggest if my spirometry result looks bad isn't it ?

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Had spirometry test today and it came out moderately severe obstruction. what does it mean? is it bad?

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My spirometry:slight restrictive shape of curve.moderate expiratory limitation.examination for extrathoracic obstruction & expiratory trachealstenosis?

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Can anxiety affect an spirometry test?

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Can you tell me how spirometry aid in their diagnosis?

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If i have a cold, the spirometry test may result changed?

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