Pulmonary Function Testing

Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) is a complete evaluation of the respiratory system including patient history, physical examinations, chest x-ray examinations, arterial blood gas analysis, and tests of pulmonary function. The primary purpose of pulmonary function testing is to identify the severity of pulmonary impairment. Pulmonary function testing has diagnostic and therapeutic roles and helps clinicians answer some general questions about patients with lung disease. PFT's are normally performed by a specialist technician.

Read more about Pulmonary Function Testing:  Indications, Spirometry, Measurements, Helium Dilution, Nitrogen Washout, Plethysmography, Interpretation of Tests, Significance

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