National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES): Respiratory Health Spirometry Procedures Manual

by Center for Disease Control and Prevention and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Spirometry, which means "the measuring of breath," is a routinely used pulmonary function test (PFT) that measures the amount and speed of air that a person can inhale and exhale. Results from the test can be used to estimate lung function and aid in the diagnosis of certain respiratory disorders. The current NHANES spirometry component is sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Health Statistics (CDC/NCHS),...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1499266006
• ISBN13: 9781499266009
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 84 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.0" x 10.0"