Interpreting pulmonary function tests: recognize the pattern, and the diagnosis will follow.
- 1 October 2003
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine in Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
- Vol. 70 (10) , 866
- https://doi.org/10.3949/ccjm.70.10.866
Abstract
When interpreting pulmonary function tests, one should first try to determine the pattern of abnormality: is it obstructive, restrictive, or normal? Pulmonary function tests cannot by themselves distinguish among the potential causes of abnormalities, and must be interpreted in light of the patient's history, physical examination, and ancillary studies. Once a pattern is recognized, the diagnosis will often follow.Keywords
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