Full Description
In this issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine, guest editors Drs. David A. Kaminsky and Teal S. Hallstrand bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Pulmonary Function Testing. Leading experts provide in-depth discussions on key topics in respiratory diagnostics, including spirometry, lung volume measurement, diffusion capacity (DLCO), methacholine and mannitol challenge testing, exercise and field-based testing, cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET), and more.
Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics, including pediatrics, FeNO, interpretation of reference values (including race and ethnicity considerations), pulmonary function lab management, respiratory muscle strength (MIP/MEP), supine and upright spirometry, home spirometry, and more
Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pulmonary function testing, offering actionable insights for clinical practice
Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews
Contents
The History and Evolution of Pulmonary Function Testing Methods and Interpretation
Use of Spirometry in Pulmonary Function Evaluation
Lung Volumes
Measurement and Significance of the Diffusing Capacity of the Lung for Carbon Monoxide
Methacholine Challenge: Physiology, Methodology, and Clinical Interpretation
Exercise and Mannitol Bronchial Challenge Testing
Six-Minute Walk Testing: Performance, Properties, and Clinical Applications
Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing
Oscillometry
Fraction of Nitric Oxide in Exhaled Breath
Respiratory Muscle Testing
Pediatric Pulmonary Function Testing
Home Spirometry
Reference Values
Managing the Pulmonary Function Testing Laboratory
