title: Pediatric pulmonary function testing in asthma.
abstract: Pulmonary function testing is an important tool in the management of asthma. Lung function can be readily assessed in both the office and patient's home. This article reviews spirometry, peak flow meters, and bronchial challenge testing. Their interpretation and clinical use are presented as well.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Mueller
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Eigen
mesh_terms: D000420:Albuterol; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D016535:Bronchial Hyperreactivity / Q000175:diagnosis; D001985:Bronchial Provocation Tests; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D013147:Spirometry
chemical_list: D000420:Albuterol