spirometry
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Spirometry is a medical test used to measure lung function. It involves using a device called a spirometer to measure the amount of air you inhale and exhale, as well as how quickly you can exhale. This helps doctors diagnose and monitor pulmonary diseases by assessing the lungs' capacity to move air in and out. Spirometry can quantify airflow obstruction and measure ventilation capacity.123
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