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What is a spirometer used for?

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A spirometer is used to measure the volumes of air that are breathed in and out, and also to determine the speed at which this occurs. A spirometer is helpful in distinguishing many different types of lung diseases such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), asthma, restrictive lung disease, etc.

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