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Contraindications
Performing forced expiratory maneuvers in spirometry testing may be contraindicated as outlined below.
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Contraindications for the Spirometry
Absolute Contraindications
FVC, VC and MVV tests:
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Post-operative thoracic surgery patients
FVC tests:
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Severe instability of the airways (patients with severe Emphysema)
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Bronchial non-specific marked hypersensitivity
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Severe gas exchange impairment (total or partial respiratory insufficiency)
Relative Contraindications
FVC tests:
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Spontaneous post-pneumothorax
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Arterial-venous aneurysm
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Severe arterial hypertension
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Pregnant with complications in the 3
rd
month (12 weeks)
MVV tests:
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Hyperventilation syndrome
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Contraindications for Bronchial Provocation Testing
Bronchial Provocation testing must be executed under the direction of a physician. Testing is considered safe when executed properly in a clinical
setting, however the following contraindications should be acknowledged prior to testing:
Absolute Contraindications
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Severe bronchial obstruction (decreased FEV
1
in adults)
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Recent myocardium infarction
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Recent cerebral vascular accident
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Known arterial aneurysm
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Inability to understand the provocation testing procedures implications
Relative Contraindications
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Bronchial obstruction caused by performing respiratory maneuvers
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Moderate or serious bronchial obstruction (FEV
1
< 1.51 in men and FEV
1
< 1.21 in women)
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Recent respiratory infection
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Recent Asthma exacerbation
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Hypertension
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Pregnancy
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Epilepsy