Pulmonary Function Testing, an Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine: Volume 46-3

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