What’s the difference between an incentive and diagnostic spirometer?
An incentive spirometer is primarily designed to encourage deep breathing and promote lung expansion. It is often used as a respiratory therapy device for patients recovering from surgery.
On the other hand, a diagnostic spirometer is a more comprehensive and precise device used for assessing lung function. It is primarily used in clinical settings by healthcare professionals to measure and evaluate various respiratory conditions. The spirometry results aid in the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, and other lung diseases. Diagnostic spirometry devices provide more detailed and precise measurements for diagnostic and clinical purposes.