Jordan B. Minov. Spirometry. Skopje: Pristop MK & Institute for Occupational Health of Republic of Macedonia; 2010. 342 pages; ISBN 978-9989-2713-3-5; price: MKD 600
Journal Title: Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences (MJMS) - Year 2010, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
Purpose. The aim of this book is to present spirometry as a basic lung functional test in a way applicable for routine practice. It indicates advantages and limitations of spirometry, common pitfalls and problems related to performance of the test, as well as adequate interpretation of the obtained results. Other lung functional tests based on spirometry, such as bronchodilator test, bronchial challenge tests and peak expiratory flow rate measurements, are also presented. Contents. The publication consists of 8 chapters and 17 attachments supplemented by a list of abbreviations and index of terms. The text being enriched with 12 tables and 145 pictures visually enables better understanding of the written material. The cited literature of each chapter separately obtains scientific support to the elaborated professional knowledge. The last chapter summarized material of the monograph in English. Conclusion. Spirometry is the most commonly used lung function test. It generally should be the clinician’s first option, with other studies being reserved for specific indications. On the other side, in the last decades respiratory diseases became significant public health problem worldwide. The monographSpirometry presents a comprehensive literature dedicated to this problem and a serious effort for improvement of detection and monitoring of these diseases by medical professionals and their prevention.
Authors and Affiliations
Jovanka Karadzinska-Bislimovska| Occupational Health Institute of Republic of Macedonia, WHO Collaborating Center, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia
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