title: A guide to lung function tests.
abstract: In patients with respiratory disease, measurement of lung function should be part of the assessment if possible. In the ward, clinic and lung function laboratory there are tests available to examine airflow, lung volume, gas transfer and exercise capacity. These provide information on lung function which may be vital for adequate diagnosis and assessment of the patient.
authors.affiliation: Harold Wood Hospital, Romford.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Apps
mesh_terms: D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D005080:Exercise Test; D006801:Humans; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D010092:Oximetry; D011659:Pulmonary Gas Exchange; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests