Spirometry is the test used to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale, how much you exhale and how quickly you exhale. Spirometry is used to diagnose COPD, asthma and other conditions that affect breathing. Spirometry may also be used periodically to monitor your lung condition and check whether a treatment for a chronic lung condition is helping you breathe better.
This test may be suggested to you if your signs or symptoms may be caused by a chronic lung condition such as:
If you've already been diagnosed with a chronic lung disorder, spirometry may be used periodically to check how well your medications are working and whether your breathing problems are under control. Spirometry may be ordered before a planned surgery to check if your lung function is adequate for the rigors of an operation. Additionally, spirometry may be used to screen for occupational-related lung disorders.
RMS Helios Series of Spirometers are available in PC Based and Stand alone Versions capable of diagnosing, differentiating and measuring various pulmonary diseases. The Helios series comes with a highly advanced and user-friendly Software offering 34 Parameter readings, Pre-Post Bronchodialation Results, Percentage Improvement and Lung Age Calculations. The interpretation of the test results, trends and pediatric incentives are also available in the software. RMS is the leading manufacturer of PC Based Spirometer and Portable Spirometers.