The current problems and topics regarding pulmonary function tests

Although the respiratory function test has a long history, the standardization of technical procedures and evaluation methods is still underway. Technologists have to be familiar not only with such standardized methods but also with quality control. Recently, a respiratory resistance test using the...

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Published in:	Rinsho byori. The Japanese journal of clinical pathology Vol. 61; no. 11; p. 1054
Main Author:	Miyazawa, Tadashi
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Japanese
Published:	Japan 01-11-2013
Subjects:	Breath Tests - methods Exhalation - physiology Humans Imaging, Three-Dimensional Lung Diseases - diagnosis Nitric Oxide - metabolism Respiratory Function Tests - standards
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Summary:	Although the respiratory function test has a long history, the standardization of technical procedures and evaluation methods is still underway. Technologists have to be familiar not only with such standardized methods but also with quality control. Recently, a respiratory resistance test using the multi-frequency forced oscillation technique and exhaled nitric oxide measurement have been developed. As simple and non-invasive tests, these are useful for diagnosis and follow-up of patients with bronchial asthma or chronic obstructive lung diseases.
ISSN:	0047-1860