Pulmonary function testing

A patient taking a PFT test
Pulmonary function testing

PFT Interpretation: A 4 Step Approach

May 6, 2021

Pulmonary diseases can be very sneaky, developing subtly over time with very little outward signs or symptoms.  When these diseases are underrecognized and undertreated it can lead to increased damage to the lungs, faster progression of […]

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Pulmonary function testing

Flow volume loops

August 4, 2019

Analyzing flow volume loops provides a quick way to detect lung disease. The appearance of the loop can reveal the presence of obstructive and/or restrictive lung disease. The location of the airway obstruction can also […]