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Revision as of 21:32, 6 March 2018
Original Editor - George Prudden
Top Contributors - George Prudden, Uchechukwu Chukwuemeka, Kim Jackson, Rucha Gadgil, Vidya Acharya, Admin and Chelsea Mclene
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Pulmonary function tests are valuable investigations in the management of patients with suspected or previously diagnosed respiratory disease. They aid diagnosis, help monitor response to treatment and can guide decisions regarding further treatment and intervention. The interpretation of pulmonary functions tests requires knowledge of respiratory physiology. In this review we describe investigations routinely used and discuss their clinical implications.
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