Summary

A spirometer is a simple and inexpensive device that can be used easily, in both urban and rural settings, to monitor lung function. You will have discovered that lung function, such as FVC for example, can change because of height, sex and age. You also investigated the impact of life-long smoking on lung efficient (FEV₁/FVC (%)).

For further information on the terms used in this lesson, go to the Glossary.

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