Table of Contents

Foreword to the third edition

Foreword to the second edition

Foreword to the first edition

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the authors

Introduction

1. What is spirometry and what are its uses?2. Measurement of ventilatory function3. Measurements devices4. How to do spirometry and the common problems5. Infection control6. Predicted normal values7. Interpretation of spirometry8. Case histories9. Mechanics of breathing10. Summary

Appendix A: Equipment standards and validation procedures

Appendix B: Correction of volume and flow to BTPS

Appendix C: Predicted normal values

Glossary

References

Useful websites

Index

About the Author

David P. Johns is Conjoint Associate Professor and consultant in Clinical respiratory science at the University of Tasmania and the Royal Hobart Hospital.