Spirometry for the Primary Care Pediatrician

guidelines recommend that spirometry be part of routine asthma diagnosis and monitoring of therapy, yet only 35 % of pediatric practices use spirometry for patients with asthma. Pediatricians should be aware that routine office spirometry is feasible, practical, and important for optimizing care for children with respiratory symptoms or risk of lung disease. Objectives After completing this article, readers should be able to: 1. Understand the use of spirometry to diagnose and monitor the treatment of asthma. 2. Identify the details needed for the optimal performance and interpretation of spirometry