Pulmonary Function Testing, An Issue of Clinics in Chest Medicine

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. Top experts discuss spirometry, lung volumes, DLCO, methacholine challenge, exercise challenge and mannitol challenge, field exercise testing, CPET[RM1] , and more. Contains 14 relevant, practice-oriented topics including pediatrics; FeNO; reference values, including race issue; [RM1] managing the PFT lab; muscle strength: MIP/MEP, supine/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