Expert Video - How often should I do spirometry?

Expert pulmonologists discuss how often spirometry tests should be repeated. In patients who already have COPD, spirometry is helpful to monitor changes in lung function, especially if done a month or two after an exacerbation of COPD (also called a lung attack).

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