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What you need to know about spirometers?

If you have a patient who may be suffering from asthma, bronchitis or emphysema, a spirometer is an essential tool for conducting Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs).

Spirometers measure the air that is entering and leaving the lungs and allow medical professionals to identify both obstructive and restrictive breathing patterns in patients. Most of these tests are handheld, allowing the patient to blow into the spirometer, and feature direct-to-printer or even built-in printer options. Peak-flow meters can also be used to monitor airway obstruction and breath exhalation.

Once the test is complete, medical professionals can use the readouts generated by the spirometer to monitor breathing patterns and identify possible cases of the diseases mentioned above. In addition, spirometers can also be useful in cases where it is necessary to measure the effect of working in close proximity to chemicals has had on a person’s lung function. Many medical facilities also use spirometers to assess a person’s lung function before they undergo surgery. Measuring a patient’s progress in treatment for a disease or assessing the affect of a certain medication are other tasks that health-care professionals can use spirometers to accomplish.

At Medical Device Depot, we carry a full line of spirometers and mouthpieces featuring the latest technology. We offer products from all the major manufacturers, too, such as Welch Allyn, MIR, Micro Direct, Midmark, SDI and ndd, so you know you’re getting a quality medical device that you can count on time and time again.

If your facility is in need of a spirometer, call us today at 1-877-646-3300 and we can help you find the right device for your medical practice.

The perfect spirometer for anyone prescribing Afreeza®

The new diabetes drug Afreeza® is finally available! This is great news for diabetics everywhere. And for endocrinologists, the need for basic spirometers is higher than ever.

One option no medical office can afford to pass up is the Astra100. This device is the perfect resource for any endocrinologist looking to perform an FVC and an FEV1. The Astra100 also measures FEV6, FEV1/FVC, FEV1/FEV6 and PEF.

This spirometer is easy to use and cost efficient. It allows you to test right in your own office and can be used to test lung function for asthma and COPD, or in a pre-screening and patient-monitoring capacity.

The kit includes the Astra100 spirometer, a padded carrying case, USB external printer cable, 10 AstraGuard bacteria/viral filters, 10 noseclips, a quick reference card, 2 AA 1.5-volt alkaline batteries and a turbine transducer. You’ll also have the benefit of a 2-year warranty, giving you the dependability you deserve.

Afreeza® is here and the Astra100 is the prefect spirometer to help you provide your patients with the care they need. Contact Medical Device Depot today to learn more about bringing the Astra100 into your office.

WARNING: Risk of Acute Bronchospasm in Patients with Chronic Lung Disease.

* Acute bronchospasm has been observed in patients with asthma and COPD using Afrezza®.

* Afrezza® is contraindicated in patients with chronic lung disease such as asthma and COPD.

* Before initiating Afrezza®, perform a detailed medical history, physical examination, and spirometry to identify potential lung disease in all patients. 

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Cosmed vs. ReeVue

The difference between Cosmed and ReeVue (and why we carry Cosmed)
  • Cosmed devices have real-time quality control measurements to detect a leak in masks, improper breathing and avoid extratesting and longer test time.
  • Part of the software package for the Fitmate gives you the ability to fully customize your reports (ReeVue has a standard/pre-set report).
  • Fitmate has a capacity to store over 500 tests in the device itself, as well as having an internal printer.  The Korr ReeVue cannot store any reports, and the results have to be printed immediately following each test.
  • Fitmate shows real-time data display on wide color LCD screen, ReeVue has a 15 character display.
  • CosMed Fitmate: $5500  / FItmate Pro: $7900 (that has V02/exercise testing as well, FDA approved)
  • Korr ReeVue: $4995
  • Cosmed has either re-usable masks ($130 per), 5 different sizes / Disposables are $390 / 50 ($7.50 per )
  • ReeVue only has disposables,  $125 / 20 ALSO needs Metabreather (per test) $180/20

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Why should you perform spirometry in your office?


1. Your Office sees patients with indications for spirometry.



  • 40,000 people miss school or work due to asthma;
  • 30,000 people have an asthma attack;
  • 5,000 people visit the emergency room due to asthma;
  • 1,000 people are admitted to the hospital due to asthma;
  • 11 people die from asthma;

2. Office spirometry is cost effective and generates revenue.

  • Mouthpieces and other spirometry supplies are cost effective.

3. Equipment is easy to use.



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