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  2. Pulmonary function testing - Wikipedia

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    Pulmonary function testing (PFT) is a complete evaluation of the respiratory system including patient history, physical examinations, and tests of pulmonary function. The primary purpose of pulmonary function testing is to identify the severity of pulmonary impairment. [ 1 ]

  3. Spirometry - Wikipedia

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    Spirometry (meaning the measuring of breath) is the most common of the pulmonary function tests (PFTs). It measures lung function, specifically the amount (volume) and/or speed (flow) of air that can be inhaled and exhaled.

  4. Perfluorocarbon tracer - Wikipedia

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    The PFT can be released in a variety of ways, depending on the application, and may be as simple as spraying it into the air. Samples are then collected at set times and locations, and either taken to a laboratory for analysis, or analysed in the field. Analysis of the samples typically involves three parts; preparation, chromatography and ...

  5. Spirometer - Wikipedia

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    Preconceived notions that 'white' people have greater pulmonary function are embedded in spirometer measurement interpretation and have only been reinforced through this medical stereotyping. In the United States, spirometers use correction factors of 10-15% for those identified as 'black' and 4-6% for those identified as 'Asian.' [ 6 ]

  6. Plethysmograph - Wikipedia

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    A man undergoing whole body plethysmography. A modern body plethysmograph using ultrasound. A plethysmograph is an instrument for measuring changes in volume within an organ or whole body (usually resulting from fluctuations in the amount of blood or air it contains).

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    An active search is underway for a 66-year-old Michigan woman who disappeared from a popular tourist hot spot during a trip to the Grand Canyon more than a week ago, officials said.

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    The FDIC is an independent government agency charged with maintaining stability and public confidence in the U.S. financial system and providing insurance on consumer deposit accounts.

  9. Post bronchodilator test - Wikipedia

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    The post bronchodilator test (Post BD), also commonly referred to as a reversibility test, is a test that utilizes spirometry to assess possible reversibility of bronchoconstriction in diseases such as asthma.