Comparison of a portable device versus a specific spirometer for cough flow testing

Conclusions: In this evaluation, including patients with heterogeneous disorders and normal controls, CPF readings were on average significantly higher when measured using the equipment with the CPF testing dedicated software; moreover this device allows for a better assessment of the cough maneuvers including visualization of the cough flow-volume loops.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Monitoring Airway Disease Source Type: research