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Lungs
Spirometry
 
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Lung function

Alternative names:

pulmonary function

What the risks are:

There are no significant risks.

Special considerations:

The accuracy of these tests depend on taking full, deep breaths and blowing the air out through the mouth. While these tests may be useful in screening some lung diseases, they are not sensitive enough to show early damage from smoking. Smokers should not be reassured by normal results.


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