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Age
Adults

Organization/Year
ACP/ 2011

Recommended Frequency
N/A

Comments/Grade
ACP recommends that spirometry should be obtained to diagnose airflow obstruction in patients with respiratory symptoms. (Strong recommendation; moderate-quality evidence)

Spirometry should not be used to screen for airflow obstruction in individuals without respiratory symptoms. (Strong recommendation, moderate-quality evidence)