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Spirometry is a pulmonary function test which measures lung function and breathing patterns especially the amount of inhaled and exhaled air.

In spirometry a person needs to breathe into an instrument called spirometer through a mouthpiece. The technician will ask you to breathe in and out over a period of time and the amount of air inhaled and exhaled and the rate is recorded.

Spirometry is recommended to check for lung functioning thus it helps in diagnosing asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases, bronchiectasis, etc.

No, spirometry is not painful at all. It can only cause mild distress to some people for a few minutes.

Yes, one should not smoke 24 hours before the test, avoid heavy meal for 2-4 hours before the test. Also, no strenuous exercise 30 minutes before the test.