Flow limitation detected by spirometry may be the result of many things:Instability of the airways, Central airways obstruction, Peripheral airways obstruction, Abnormal elasticity of the thorax, Abnormal lung volumes, Extrathoracic upper airway obstructions, Weakness or respiratory muscles.
Even if technically good results can be obtained spirometry still leaves many questions to be answered! Look to IOS!
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