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Spirometry and Bronchodilator Test.

Yun Su Sim1, Ji-Hyun Lee2, Won-Yeon Lee3

  • 1Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Seoul, Korea.

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|April 19, 2017
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Spirometry measures lung function using forced vital capacity (FVC) tests, repeated for reproducibility. Bronchodilator tests assess airway reversibility in conditions like asthma and COPD.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Physiology
  • Respiratory Medicine

Background:

  • Spirometry is a key objective test for lung function assessment.
  • Accurate spirometry requires reproducible measurements of forced vital capacity (FVC).
  • Interpreting spirometry necessitates high-quality testing and clear reference values.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline guidelines for acceptable spirometry testing and interpretation.
  • To define the role of the bronchodilator test in diagnosing obstructive lung diseases.
  • To establish criteria for a positive bronchodilator response.

Main Methods:

  • Spirometry involves repeated measurements of FVC until reproducibility is achieved (up to eight times).
  • A fixed normal predictive value is recommended over the lower limit of normal for convenience.
Keywords:
Bronchodilator AgentsGuidelineLungSpirometry

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  • Bronchodilator testing measures lung capacity changes after short-acting β-agonist inhalation.

    • Main Results:

    • Acceptable spirometry requires three reproducible FVC maneuvers.
    • The bronchodilator test aids in diagnosing asthma and COPD by assessing reversibility.
    • A positive bronchodilator response is defined by a ≥12% and ≥200 mL increase in FEV1 or FVC.

    Conclusions:

    • Standardized spirometry protocols ensure reliable lung function data.
    • Bronchodilator reversibility testing is crucial for diagnosing obstructive airway diseases.
    • Clear interpretation guidelines enhance the clinical utility of spirometry.