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COPD
- Tests
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o Spirometry is use to detect respiratory
disease in patients presenting with symptoms of breathlessness, to follow the
natural history of disease in respiratory conditions and to measure response to
treatment of conditions which spirometry detects.
o To get the most accurate results from an
breathing tests:
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1.
Do not smoke for at
least 4 hours before the test.
2.
Do not drink alcohol
for at least 4 hours before the test.
3.
Do not exercise 30
minutes before the test.
4.
Do not wear tight
clothing that makes it difficult to take a deep breath.
5.
Do not eat a large
meal 2 hours before the test
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o The National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
has developed a awareness material:
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COPD:
are you at risk?
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/lung/copd/campaign-materials/pub/copd-atrisk.pdf
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Reference:
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