The following types of spirometers are available for different applications:
Whole-body plethysmograph
Pneumotachometer
Fully electronic spirometer
Incentive spirometer
Windmill-type spirometer
Peak flow meter
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What are the reasons for which a spirometer is required?
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A spirometer is required for the following reasons:
To diagnose certain types of lung disease including bronchitis, emphysema, COVID-19, asthma, COPD, pulmonary fibrosis, etc.
To find the reason for the shortness of breath.
To measure whether exposure to hazardous chemicals at work affects lung function.
To check the function of the lungs before someone’s surgery.
To determine the effect of medication.
To check the progress in certain disease treatment.
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At what minimum price can I purchase a spirometer?
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You can purchase a spirometer at a minimum rate of Rs 7k-7.5k. The price will increase as per the application, features, brand, etc.
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How would you describe a spirometer?
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A spirometer is a diagnostic apparatus or device used for measuring the volume of air breathed in and breathed out. The device measures the volume of air inspired and expired by the lungs. The spirometer can identify 2 different types of abnormal patterns of ventilation-obstructive and restrictive.
Features Forced Vital Capacity (FVC), Forced Expired Volume in one second (FEV1), the ratio of FEV1 and FVC (FEVI%), Peak expiratory flow (PEF), 25% flow of the FVC (FEF25), 75% flow of the FVC(FEF75) and average flow between 25% and 75% of the FVC(FEF2575) can be measured. Besidmore...