Abstract
The second part of the article discusses the spirometry interpretation using the latest international and national recommendations. Different systems of predicted values were considered, attention was paid to the GLI‑2012 reference equations advantages and the z-score assessment. The severity classification, obstructive disorders, extrathoracic and intrathoracic airway obstruction and possible spirometry indications of restrictive and mixed ventilation disorders were considered. The algorithm for spirometry evaluation was also presented, and the most common errors in the spirometry interpretation were discussed.
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