Pulmonary function test
| Pulmonary function test | |
|---|---|
| Term | Pulmonary function test |
| Short definition | Pulmonary function test - (pronounced) (PUL-moo-NAYR-ee FUNK-avoid. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Pulmonary function test - (pronounced) (PUL-moo-NAYR-ee FUNK-avoid. . . ) A test that measures how well the lungs are working. It measures how much air the lungs can hold and how fast air is moving in and out of the lungs. It also measures how much oxygen is used and how much carbon dioxide is given off when you breathe. A pulmonary function test can be used to diagnose lung disease and to see how well treatment for the disease is working. Also called pulmonary function test and PFT
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- Medical encyclopedia article on Pulmonary function test
- Wikipedia's article - Pulmonary function test
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