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This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The lung is the primary organ likely to be exposed by inhalation studies and, therefore, measurement of changes in lung function are of ...

Pulmonary function testing serves 2 important clinical goals: (1) categorizing the physiologic impairment from lung disease (ie, obstructive, restrictive, etc) and (2) quantifying the degree of ...

What are pulmonary function tests? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are tests of lung function. They are intended to evaluate and monitor chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is ...

The pulmonary function test (PFT) alone may be inadequate for predicting work-related exercise capacity in patients who file workers' compensation claims for respiratory limitation and compensation.

If you’re having trouble breathing — and especially if your breathing troubles are accompanied by wheezing and chest tightness — your doctor may suspect that you have asthma. (Or if you notice those ...