Desktop Helper No. 14 - Quick guide to spirometry

This resource is available online and as a PDF. Click the links below to access the two versions of this resource:

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This desktop helper aims to provide primary care professionals with the information they need to prepare for, conduct, evaluate and interpret spirometry and understand its role and limitations in the diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory disease.

Authors: Miguel Roman Rodriguez, Juan Enrique Cimas

Reviewers: Lindsay Zurba, Savi Wimalasekera, Sundeep Salvi, Siân Williams

Editor: Patima Tanapat (Integrity Continuing Education, Inc) and Tracey Lonergan (IPCRG)

Additional administrative support was provided by Stefani Chiarolanza and Samuel Ciociola (Integrity Continuing Education, Inc) and Russel Emeny (IPCRG).

Date published: April 2023

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A5 booklet version

This Desktop Helper is also available as an A5 booklet for printing.

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Desktop Helper No. 14 A Quick guide to spirometry is also available in:

Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Greek, Chinese, Vietnamese and Romanian

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