Pulmonary function testing serves 2 important clinical goals: (1) categorizing the physiologic impairment from lung disease (ie, obstructive, restrictive, etc) and (2) quantifying the degree of ...
Pulmonary assessment combines history-taking with physical examination maneuvers—inspection, palpation, percussion, and auscultation—to evaluate lung health and function. Observing breathing patterns, ...
March 30, 2023 – The American Thoracic Society has issued an official statement for clinicians that explains why race and ethnicity should no longer be considered factors in interpreting the results ...