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(FVC) vital capacity measured when the patient is exhaling with maximum speed and effort.
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Spirometry, the most common of the Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), is the measurement of lung function, specifically the measurement of the amount (volume) and speed (flow) of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. Spirometry is an important tool used for assessing lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. ...
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| forced vital capacity |
Take as deep a breath as possible, then blow out into the mouthpiece of a spirometer as hard and as fast and long as possible. Repeat three times.
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