Translations for „spirometry“ in the English » German Dictionary

spirometry N

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spirometry (medical prodecure for measuring lung volume changes over time) MED

Spirometrie f

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For adults measurements of height, weight, waist circumference, hip width, blood pressure and pulse were collected as well as bone mass and spirometry measurements.

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Sometimes, to assess the reversibility of a particular condition, a bronchodilator is administered to counteract the effects of the bronchoconstrictor before repeating the spirometry tests.

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Spirometry, bronchodilator response, bronchoprovocation and metabolic exercise evaluations are used to assess children ages three and older.

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It has been shown with increasing waist circumference, there is a strong correlation with spirometry or breathing results.

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The value of preoperative testing, such as spirometry, to estimate pulmonary risk is of controversial value and is debated in medical literature.

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Vigorous incentive spirometry is used to prevent pneumonia.

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Lower airway obstruction can be measured using spirometry.

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Measurement of transpulmonary pressure assists in spirometry in availing for calculation of static lung compliance.

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Its diagnosis is usually based on the pattern of symptoms, response to therapy over time and spirometry.

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Testing peak expiratory flow is more variable than spirometry, however, and thus not recommended for routine diagnosis.

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