Spirometry is a painless study of air volume and flow rate within
the lungs. Spirometry is frequently used to evaluate lung function
in people with obstructive or restrictive lung diseases such as
asthma or cystic fibrosis.
Review Date: 10/07/2005
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
