Spirometry can be done in the doctor's office or in a special pulmonary function testing lab.

Who can perform a spirometry test?

Generally, the two types of personnel involved in spirometry testing and their responsibilities can be described as follows: (1) Physician or Other Licensed Health Care Professional (PLHCP).

Is spirometry done in office?

In the office setting, spirometry is typically used to detect, confirm, and monitor obstructive airway diseases (eg, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD]) and monitor known restrictive lung disease [1-5].