Friday 28 March 2014

The Different Uses Of Spirometers

By Jaclyn Hurley


Spirometers are the equipment used by doctors to help them ascertain that the lung is functioning well. It is vital especially for those patients with lung problems in determining how the respiratory system is working. So, for those with problems in breathing, this tool can indeed help out and resolve many issues. They can also be used to diagnose any lung disease. The lung diseases have been seen to be common and proper attention needs to be given to them.

Apart from detecting lung diseases, this equipment is also useful in checking out if someone is allergic to certain medication meant for lung treatment. Even before symptoms of any lung disease begin to show up, this tool can be used to know that one is prone to a certain infection. A disease like asthma is termed hereditary and by this, this tool is able to pinpoint if one will eventually attain such a disease and whether it is really hereditary.

This tool also assists in breathing because if one has lung infection, breathing becomes difficult. It therefore helps the respiratory system to open up so that enough air is drawn to help in breathing. By this, one is able to draw more air by taking deep breaths.

Those who are disadvantaged and have smaller lungs need this tool for better inflation. This means that size of their lungs can be increased so as to help in getting more air. The breathing mechanism and the amount of air being drawn in works together and this is what bring about proper oxygen flow.

Infectious conditions arising from coughing can be reduced by the use of this tool. It increases the condition of the lung and helps in many areas. A disturbing cough may not be good for any patient and so, this tool helps out in preventing many infections

Prevention of pneumonia is another work of this tool. It is in fact recommended that after surgery patient use it to help remove residue fluids which might have remained during the lung surgery procedure. This is because it will assist in the breathing mechanism and allow in more air which is actually used to remove any extra fluids which might have remained in the lungs. If such fluids are not removed, they may pile up in the air sacs and subject one to pneumonia.

There is some attached mouthpiece which is part of this equipment. This is what is used to blow in air into the sacs. When this is done, the results are recorded and this helps in evaluation purposes. This enables the doctor carrying out treatment to make the correct moves and give proper medication in case of any illness.

It is ideal to carry out various tests when using these lung apparatus because one test may not give all the information required. Many tests however will help a doctor in coming up with the correct diagnosis and assisting the patient. The age factor, height and weight should be incorporated into the found results so as to come up with the average in all the analysis.




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