spirometry
11spirometry — noun the use of a spirometer to measure vital capacity • Hypernyms: ↑measurement, ↑measuring, ↑measure, ↑mensuration …
12bronchoscopic spirometry — bronchospirometry …
13incentive spirometry — a maneuver in which maximum inhalations are done by the patient and sustained with the encouragement of visual feedback until predicted inspiratory reserve volume is achieved …
14Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — Classification and external resources Gross pathology of a lung showing centrilobular type emphysema characteristic of smoking. This close up of the fixed, cut lung surface shows multiple cavit …
15Asthma — For other uses, see Asthma (disambiguation). Asthma Classification and external resources Peak flow meters are used to measure one s peak expiratory flow rate ICD 10 …
16Obstructive lung disease — Classification and external resources MeSH D008173 Obstructive lung disease is a category of respiratory disease characterized by airway obstruction. It is generally characterized by inflamed and easily collapsible airways, obstruction to airflow …
17Spirometer — A spirometer is an apparatus for measuring the volume of air inspired and expired by the lungs. It is a precision differential pressure transducer for the measurements of respiration flow rates. The spirometer records the amount of air and the… …
18Bronchial challenge test — Diagnostics OPS 301 code 1 714 A bronchial challenge test is a medical test used to assist in the diagnosis of asthma.[1] The patient breathes in …
19Lung cancer — Classification and external resources Cross section of a human lung. The white area in the upper lobe is cancer; the black areas are discoloration due to smoking. ICD 10 C …
20Diffusion capacity — Diagnostics MeSH D011653 In biology, diffusion capacity is a measurement of the lung s ability to transfer gases. Oxygen uptake may be limited by diffusion in circumstances of low ambient oxygen or high pul …
