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Are I Bought A At-home Spirometer Devices Accurate?
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Question: I bought a at-home spirometer from XXXXXXX Are these devices accurate? I specifically measured FEV1. The brand is Spirolink CMI medical. It showed very poor percentage. Thanks
Brief Answer:
Technique is very important in spirometry value.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I can understand your concern.
In any spirometry, technique is more important.
So if you have done it properly, in proper way, this machines are accurate.
So if you have symptoms, better to get it checked by doctor s clinic PFT machine.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health.
Thanks.
Technique is very important in spirometry value.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I can understand your concern.
In any spirometry, technique is more important.
So if you have done it properly, in proper way, this machines are accurate.
So if you have symptoms, better to get it checked by doctor s clinic PFT machine.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Brief Answer:
If it is very early small Airway disease then this is possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I can understand your concern.
COPD starts with small Airway disease.
So if you have very early small Airway obstruction then only cough on some nights are seen.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health.
Thanks.
If it is very early small Airway disease then this is possible.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I can understand your concern.
COPD starts with small Airway disease.
So if you have very early small Airway obstruction then only cough on some nights are seen.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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Dr. Saisudha Kotla
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