A pulmonary function test (PFT), or lung function test, is a non-invasive test that measures how well your lungs work.

With that in mind, Medscape Medical News asked leading primary care physicians for their advice and insight on navigating the ...

Forced oscillation technique (FOT) can enhance early detection and management of progressive pulmonary fibrosis.

The Pulmonary Function Testing Laboratories at Kirklin Clinic and UAB University Hospital are capable of doing cardiopulmonary exercise tests with expired gas analysis. These tests can be done on ...

For pulmonary diseases or respiratory-related conditions, baseline pulmonary function testing with a spirometer or a simple peak flow meter is recommended prior to the first treatment. After a ...

Background Pulmonary function testing provides important insight regarding health; the vital capacity (VC) is so named because of its association with survival and longevity. Interpretation of ...

These can include: Brief trials of medications Pulmonary function testing Chest x-ray Sometimes a small scope is inserted into the upper airway to look for abnormalities that could cause a cough.

Environmental and Occupational Exposure: Chronic inhalation of inorganic and organic particulates, such as silica, asbestos, ...

A pivotal study testing Sensydia's noninvasive device, which may help diagnose pulmonary hypertension, enrolled its first ...