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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.
Answered 2/25/2017
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