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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Many general practitioners need help interpreting spirometry. An AI-based software had 88% diagnostic accuracy ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mean FEV 1 and FVC percent predicted changed with use of race-neutral vs. race-specific equations. The impact of ...

"Physicians should feel more confident in following the recent guideline recommendations both to use race-neutral reference equations and to use z scores for assessing severity…Together, these changes ...

The European Respiratory Society (ERS) and American Thoracic Society (ATS) just updated their standards for interpreting lung function testing. The last joint society update from these organizations ...

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.

New NICE draft guidance has recommended the implementation of a digital tool using artificial intelligence (AI) to interpret spirometry tests at GP practices, which could increase access to testing ...

The most important goal when performing and interpreting spirometry tests is to minimise misinterpretation rates. The reason for performing spirometry (and all other diagnostic tests) is to inform ...