Spirometry is a test used to assess lung function by measuring the volume of air that can be expelled from the lungs after a maximum deep breath in.
Questionnaire
This health category includes questionnaire data on personal and family history of asthma or COPD and if the client currently smokes.
Measurements
Mandatory: Does the client currently have a cold, spirometry result
Non-mandatory: Spirometry grade, FVC, FEV1, FEV1/FVC, TLC, VC, RV
Laboratory
Mandatory: N/A
Non-mandatory: N/A
Interpretations
Flag assignment and report content are generated to reflect the relevant combinations of data inputs from questionnaire responses and measurements.
🟢 Green flag: Indicates a normal spirometry result
🟡 Amber flag: Indicates one of the following:
- A restrictive, obstructive or mixed pattern result with severity unassigned.
- Mild restrictive, obstructive or mixed pattern result
- Moderate restrictive, obstructive or mixed pattern result
🔴 Red flag: Indicates one of the following:
- Severe restrictive, obstructive or mixed pattern result