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	Pulmonary function test
		Pulmonary function tests are a group of procedures that measure the function of the lungs, revealing problems in the way a patient breathes.
		Pulmonary function tests can help a doctor diagnose a range of respiratory diseases which might not otherwise be obvious to the doctor or the patient.
		Specific measurements taken during the test include the volume of air from start to finish, the fastest flow that is achieved, and the volume of air exhaled in the first second of the test.
	www.lifesteps.com /gm/Atoz/ency/pulmonary_function_test_pr.jsp (751 words)

	Pulmonary Function Test
		Pulmonary hypertension is high blood pressure in the pulmonary arteries.
		Pulmonary embolism is a blood clot in an artery of the lungs.
		Testing should be done to determine if this is the problem, since this is a treatable condition.
	www.medhelp.org /forums/RespiratoryDisorders/messages/1798.html (402 words)

	Spirometry - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Spirometry (meaning the measuring of breath) is the most common of the Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), measuring lung function, specifically the measurement of the amount (volume) and/or speed (flow) of air that can be inhaled and exhaled.
		Sometimes, the test will be preceded by a period of quiet breathing in and out from the sensor (tidal volume), or the rapid breath in (forced inspiratory part) will come before the forced exhalation.
		Spirometry can also be part of a bronchial challenge test, used to determine bronchial hyperresponsiveness to either rigorous exercise, inhalation of cold/dry air, or with a pharmaceutical agent such as metacholine or histamine.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Pulmonary_function_test (820 words)

	Pulmonary Function Test Information on Healthline
		Pulmonary function tests can help diagnose a range of respiratory diseases that might not otherwise be obvious to the clinician or the patient.
		Before any pulmonary function test is performed by a patient, the clinician ordering the test should be aware of any conditions that the patient may have that may affect the reliability of the test results.
		In order for pulmonary function tests to yield accurate results, the patient must be able to respond to direction; so the tests may not be useful in very young children, uncooperative patients, and physically incapacitated individuals.
	www.healthline.com /galecontent/pulmonary-function-test (1103 words)

	PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS
		Pulmonary function tests measure the volume and the rate of airflow in the lungs.
		The purpose of the pulmonary function test is to diagnose and measure the severity of breathing problems.
		During the test, the patient may be required to breathe normally, or to breathe in and out as deeply and completely as possible.
	www.dmc.org /health_info/topics/resp3548.html (217 words)

	Pulmonary Function Testing
		A Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) is a measurement of airflow and volume.
		Test used to determine the extent of airway hyper-reactivity.
		This test is typically performed on patients with a history of shortness of breath but may have a normal lung function study.
	www.northarundel.org /additional_services/pulmonary_medicine.html (245 words)

	Pulmonary Function Test - Page 2 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		This test is used to measure the amount of air that is inhaled or exhaled in a certain period of time.
		During this test, the patient may be asked to inhale helium or nitrogen, to undergo a chest x-ray, or to sit in a body plethysmograph.
		During these tests, patients may be asked to either inhale against a blocked mouthpiece as hard as possible, or exhale against a blocked mouthpiece as hard as possible.
	heart.healthcentersonline.com /pulmonary/pulmonaryfunctiontest2.cfm (612 words)

	Pulmonary function test (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The tests can determine the cause of shortness of breath and may help confirm lung diseases, such as asthma, bronchitis or emphysema.
		The tests also are performed before any major lung surgery to make sure the person won't be disabled by having a reduced lung capacity.
		Pulmonary function tests shouldn't be given to patients who have had a recent heart attack, or who have certain other types of heart disease.
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	Pulmonary Function Testing
		This test is a sensitive test for the presence of obstructive airway disease.
		Additionally, the expiratory effort in the last quarter of a FVC test is polluted by the patient's diminishing physical effort, the instigation of bronchospasm during forced expiration and the breathlessness associated with the terminal completion of a FVC test.
		The PFT data are examined by the computerized spirometer and a diagnosis of obstructive or restrictive disease is made.
	jan.ucc.nau.edu /~daa/lecture/pft.htm (3096 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pulmonary function tests
		Restrictive lung diseases may be caused by inflammation or scarring of the lung tissue (interstitial lung disease) or by abnormalities of the muscles or skeleton of the chest wall.
		Testing the diffusion capacity (also called the DLCO) permits an estimate of how efficiently the lungs transfer oxygen from the air into the bloodstream.
		The test is performed to diagnose certain types of lung disease (especially asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema), to determine the cause of shortness of breath, or to measure whether occupational exposure to contaminants affects lung function.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/003853.htm (816 words)

	Sycamore Hospital - Services - Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)
		Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT) evaluate how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs add oxygen to the blood and remove carbon dioxide from the blood.
		A respiratory therapist will be conducting the test and will explain each of the breathing exercises in great detail at the time of the test.
		A doctor specializing in pulmonary medicine will interpret the findings of the test and a report will be sent to your doctor.
	www.kmcnetwork.org /Sycamore/pft.cfm (241 words)

	Pulmonary function tests (Test)... Fort Lauderdale, Florida
		Testing the diffusion capacity (also called the DLCO) permits an estimate of how efficiently the lungs are able to transfer oxygen from the air into the bloodstream.
		Since the test involves some forced breathing and rapid breathing, some temporary shortness of breath or lightheadedness may be experienced.
		The test should not be given to people who have experienced a recent heart attack and in certain other types of heart disease.
	www.browardhealth.org /18150.cfm (851 words)

	Lung Function Tests
		During inhalation testing, increasing amounts of an allergen are inhaled through a nebulizer, a device that uses a face mask or mouthpiece to deliver the allergen in a fine mist (aerosol).
		Lung function tests are usually done in special exam rooms that have all of the lung function measuring devices.
		If your spirometry tests are normal but your doctor thinks you may have asthma, additional tests may be done after you inhale a substance (methacholine or histamine) that narrows (constricts) your airways.
	www.webmd.com /hw/lung_disease/hw5022.asp (1848 words)

	Heart1.com - Pulmonary Function Test
		Pulmonary function tests are a broad range of tests that are usually done in a health care provider's office or a specialized facility.
		During the test, a clip is placed on the patient's nose so that none of the exhaled air escapes measurement.
		The test will last for up to 45 minutes, because three or more repititions must be administered to assure the validity of the results.
	www.heart1.com /care/diag20.cfm/11 (419 words)

	Pulmonary Function Test
		In addition, pulmonary function tests are important to assess the health of a person's lungs before chest surgery.
		This is a test of the patients ability to breath in and out as hard and fast as possible for 10 seconds (liters/min).
		This is a test of the ability of inhaled carbon monoxide to diffuse into the pulmonary circulation.
	www.spiderspun.net /pft.htm (555 words)

	Healthopedia.com - Pulmonary Function Test (Spirometry)
		A pulmonary function test is actually a series of five tests that measure lung function.
		A pulmonary function test may be done when a person has shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing.
		Once a respiratory problem has been diagnosed, pulmonary function tests can be used to monitor response to treatment.
	www.healthopedia.com /pulmonary-function-test (497 words)

	Express Test-Pulm Function
		Testing is conducted by only Pulmonary Function Technicians who have completed the NIOSH approved course in pulmonary function testing.
		Testing procedures meet or exceed the standards established by the American Thoracic Society (ATS), National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
		Medical evaluation and interpretation of test results are conducted by Gerald N. Plost, M.D., board certified physician in pulmonary medicine located at the St. John Physician's Building (Tulsa).
	www.expresstest.com /pulfunction.html (214 words)

	Use of Routine Pulmonary Function Test in Diagnosing Asthma - National Jewish Medical and Research Center
		Pulmonary function testing measures how well you are breathing.
		There are different types of breathing tests that can be done during pulmonary function testing.
		These medicines will affect the results of some of these tests and need to be stopped before the testing is done.
	www.njc.org /disease-info/tests/pulmonary.aspx (873 words)

	Pulmonary function test definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms
		Pulmonary function test: A test designed to measure how well the lungs are working.
		Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) gauge how the lungs are carrying out their tasks -- of expanding and contracting (when a person inhales and exhales) and of exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide efficiently between the air (or other gases) within the lungs and the blood.
		For example, one pulmonary function test calls for the patient to breathe into a machine called a spirometer.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=12163 (242 words)

	Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Equipment and Supplies - MedGraphics
		Providing fast and easy testing of all patients, from pediatrics through adult, the Ultima PF system is ideal for pulmonary function testing (PFT) in hospital or office based labs.
		The Ultima PFX combines pulmonary function testing (PFT) and gas exchange testing in one system.
		Designed to facilitate the daily interpretation functions of the physician, Pulmonary Consult provides a rapid, computerized assessment of pulmonary function data.
	www.medgraph.com /products_pf.html (564 words)

	Testicular Cancer Support Forum - During Diagnosis, Chemotherapy, Radiation, and Beyond - Pulmonary Function Test
		He was told in January (one year post chemo) that he is on a surveillance schedule of two CT scans a year and markers every three months.
		The test results show that my son's lung impairment is completely cleared up.
		function test showed a little weak - and my CT scans still show "patchy infultrate" but its clearing up on each set of scans.
	www.tc-cancer.com /forum/showthread.php?t=3310 (1014 words)

	pulmonary function test/bronchoscopy
		What this test does is, it measures the ability of diffuse through your lung tissue.
		When you inhale CO with this test, it tends to stick a round for a bit.
		Unfortunately, the first test was botched and a second test was allowed.
	www.medhelp.org /forums/RespiratoryDisorders/messages/1066.html (1000 words)

	Pulmonary Function Laboratory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		In an emergency, tests can be performed on weekends; however, some notice is required to assure proper coverage by technicians and to obtain written interpretation by the Medical Director of the Pulmonary Function Laboratory.
		A written request specifying the test to be performed should accompany the patient at the time the test is performed.
		Outpatient Pulmonary Function Test: The original pulmonary function test is mailed to the physician requesting the test within three days.
	www.sjmcmd.org /physicians/pulmonary.cfm (224 words)

	2004 Brings Decreases in Pulmonary Function Test Reimbursement (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The decrement in PFT reimbursements this year is almost entirely attributable to reductions in the practice expense component of each individual PFT.
		CMS utilizes scaling factors to ensure that a stable, fixed pool of funding is available for the practices expenses of each individual medical specialty and averages the resultant reimbursements for different specialties that provide the same services (as mandated by Federal law).
		For additional information regarding this year's fall in PFT reimbursement, or additional technical details of the methods CMS uses to calculate and allocate practice expense reimbursements, please contact either of the authors at pbooth@erols.com or scott.manaker@uphs.upenn.edu.
	www.chestnet.org /practice/pm/reimbursementDecrease.php (700 words)

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	Pulmonary Function Test - Page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Pulmonary function tests (PFT) are painless tools that physicians use to gauge the ability of the
		During a PFT, the patient will be asked by the physician to breath into various machines that measure lung function.
		In general, PFTs are very safe and commonly used in hospitals and clinics everywhere.
	heart.healthcentersonline.com /pulmonary/PulmonaryFunctionTest.cfm (359 words)

	clayart - thread 'pulmonary function test/thanks to clayart' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		I had all the pulmonary tests 3 years ago given by an "industrial
		asked for the air test results in all of the rooms in the studio at
		Some of the testing barely passes industry standards.
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	clayart - thread 'pulmonary function test' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		this test to be sure their equipment is working for them.
		Pulmonary Function Tests DO have a function for those with potential
		I was sent to a local hospital for the test.
	www.potters.org /subject14810.htm (2847 words)

	Pulmonary Function Test Fact (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Your physician has recommended you obtain a pulmonary function test.
		This special test will give your physician more information regarding how well your lungs work.
		The first room on your left is where you will check in for your test.
	www.uhfpres.org /pulmonar.htm (185 words)

	Family Medical Walk-In Clinics - Pulmonary Function Test (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Pulmonary Function Testing using the QRS Diagnostic Medic AIR Plus with a comprehensive print-out of results determining normal or abnormal pulmonary function.
		Results are reviewed by our doctors, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to determine if the result is normal or if further testing is needed.
		These results, with a comprehensive patient exam, help determine normal values or the need for further evaluation.
	www.fmwic.com /services/pulm.php (71 words)

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