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Lung Function Testing, Spirometry, Diffusion Capacity and Interpretation

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Lung function covers several physiological measures of respiratory function and structure. Ventilation, distribution of ventilation, gas diffusion, and lung perfusion are the most common terms.

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  1. Pulmonary Function Laboratory, Allergy & Lung Clinic Helsingør, Sct. Olai Gade 39, Helsingør, Capital Region, 3000, Denmark

    Flemming Madsen DMSc

  2. Department of Clinical Physiology, Nuclear Medicine & PET, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark

    Jann Mortensen

  3. Pediatric Pulmonary Service and CF-Center Copenhagen, 5003, Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark

    Birgitte Hanel

  4. Institute of Public Health, University of Aarhus, Aarhus, Denmark

    Ole F. Pedersen

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Madsen, F., Mortensen, J., Hanel, B., Pedersen, O.F. (2014). Lung Function Testing, Spirometry, Diffusion Capacity and Interpretation. In: Aliverti, A., Pedotti, A. (eds) Mechanics of Breathing. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-5647-3_9

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