Medical Forum – Spirometry testing is falling – how GPs can reverse the trend

Declining rates of spirometry testing is posing a problem for COPD diagnosis and management, writes

Rael Rivers

, acting chief executive of Respiratory Care WA and

Dr Li Ping Chung

, Respiratory Consultant at Fiona Stanley Hospital for

Medical Forum.

“We’re seeing fewer spirometry tests being done – and that’s a problem.” Read the full guest column below: Visit

Medical Forum’s

website for more medical news and insights https://issuu.com/medical-forum-magazine/docs/medical-forum-magazine_september-2025_public/27

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