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
Table of Contents
The History and Evolution of Pulmonary Function Testing Methods and InterpretationUse of Spirometry in Pulmonary Function EvaluationLung VolumesMeasurement and Significance of the Diffusing Capacity of the Lung for Carbon MonoxideMethacholine Challenge: Physiology, Methodology, and Clinical InterpretationExercise and Mannitol Bronchial Challenge TestingSix-Minute Walk Testing: Performance, Properties, and Clinical ApplicationsCardiopulmonary Exercise TestingOscillometryFraction of Nitric Oxide in Exhaled BreathRespiratory Muscle TestingPediatric Pulmonary Function TestingHome SpirometryReference ValuesManaging the Pulmonary Function Testing Laboratory
