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Possible Causes of Unconsciousness and Fall During Spirometry in a 70-Year-Old Male

Spirometry is a common pulmonary function test that involves taking deep breaths and exhaling forcefully into a device to measure lung capacity and airflow. While it’s generally safe, it can occasionally cause temporary side effects like dizziness or lightheadedness due to the hyperventilation from repeated deep breathing, which alters blood oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. […]