An 8-year-old child performs spirometry several times.Which of the following exhalation times would be consistent with usable data?
A) 0.5 second
B) 1.0 seconds
C) 2.0 seconds
D) 3.0 seconds

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For spirometry results to be considered usable, especially in children, an exhalation time of at least 3 seconds is generally required. This ensures that enough data is collected to accurately assess lung function.

An 8-Year-Old Child Performs Spirometry Several Times