Revised 11/1/2007
Acceptability Criteria
1. Complete Inhalation
2. Good Start
iNo Excessive Hesitation or Low PEF
iExtrapolated Volume (EV) < 5% of
the FVC or 0.15 liters
iNo Cough (during the first second)
3. Maximal Effort Throughout
iNo Variable Effort
iNo Obstruction of the Mouthpiece
4. Complete Exhalation
iOne-second
Plateau in V-T Curve
iAt Least 6-seconds of Exhalation
iNo Abrupt Termination
Repeatability Criteria
Two Largest FVCs Within 0.15 L
Two Largest FEV1 Within 0.15 L