Follow the below tips to master your spirometry technique.
Remain seated upright for the duration of the test.
Elevate your head slightly.
Hold the handle of the spirometer with the mouthpiece at the top.
Make sure not to obstruct the turbine with your hand.
Breathe normally 2-3 times.
Take a rapid, full breath in until your lungs are completely full.
When your lungs are full, place the mouthpiece in your mouth beyond your teeth and close your lips tightly around it so that the air can only pass through the mouthpiece.
Immediately blow out as hard and as fast as you can into the mouthpiece with no pauses. Keep blowing for as long as you can until your lungs are completely empty.
For the most accurate and reliable readings, repeat the test at least 2 more times.
If you still have questions about spirometry technique, please contact our support team by emailing support@patientmpower.com
