The Different Uses Of Spirometers

Publié par Unknown on lundi 10 mars 2014

By Jaclyn Hurley


This equipment is used for measuring and analyzing how the lung functions as pertains to air being held within. Knowing how a patient fares on with the respiratory system is important especially if he or she has had problems with the breathing system. Spirometers are therefore important in diagnosing diseases of the lung. These diseases are nowadays common and it needs proper attention when one falls sick of any of them.

This equipment can be used to detect any lung illness and it can also be used to check whether one has allergy to some of these lung medications. It can even do early detection and know whether one is prone lung infections. Sometimes, it acts early enough even before symptoms show up. This tool can tell of someone who will eventually develop a lung disease especially those coming from families with such cases.

In the case when one is diagnosed with any lung disease, this equipment becomes vital in assisting breathing. It works by opening up the respiratory system so that enough air can be accommodated in. It actually assists with deep breath and long breathing all together.

This equipment can also be used on those with smaller lungs for better inflation. This is to try and increase the size of the lungs so that enough, clean air can reach every part of them. If the breathing mechanism is improved, it also means that enough oxygen will flow to the bloodstream for better performance.

Infectious conditions arising from coughing can be reduced by the use of this tool. It increases the condition of the lung and helps in many areas. A disturbing cough may not be good for any patient and so, this tool helps out in preventing many infections

This tool can help in prevention of pneumonia attacks especially after surgery. This is because there are some fluids which may accumulate after heart surgery. If not removed, these fluids can block the air sacks thereby posing as a threat. If removed however, they improve the breathing mechanism and allow the lungs to get in more air. This equipment is therefore very important and can help remove such fluid so as to prevent them from accumulating.

This equipment contains an attached mouthpiece which is used for blowing in so as to enable enough air to get to the air sacs. It is possible to know the outcome because this device will eventually record the found results. At this point, a doctor will know how to carry on and what remedies to use on such a patient.

It is ideal to carry out various tests when using these lung apparatus because one test may not give all the information required. Many tests however will help a doctor in coming up with the correct diagnosis and assisting the patient. The age factor, height and weight should be incorporated into the found results so as to come up with the average in all the analysis.




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