Quality of home spirometry performance amongst adults with cystic fibrosis

In pulmonary function laboratories, spirometry is usually performed under the supervision of a trained respiratory scientist to optimise quality and ensure acceptability and repeatability of results as outlined by the 2019 American Thoracic Society (ATS) and European Respiratory Society (ERS) Statement [1]. Prior studies have raised concerns regarding the usefulness of spirometry in the community without greater attention to quality assurance and training, including in primary care practices [2].

Source: Journal of Cystic Fibrosis - November 10, 2021 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Jody M Bell, Sheila Sivam, Ruth L Dentice, Tiffany J Dwyer, Helen E Jo, Edmund M Lau, Phillip A Munoz, Samantha A Nolan, Nicole A Taylor, Simone K Visser, Veronica A Yozghatlian, Keith KH Wong Source Type: research