title: Respiratory measurements. 2: Interpreting simple measurements of lung function.
abstract: 1. When lung function is being measured, it is important that it is accurately interpreted and reported. 2. Clinical history and previously recorded values should be taken into account. 3. When correctly interpreted, measurements can provide useful information to aid diagnosis.
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Kendrick
authors.forename: E C
authors.initials: EC
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001249:Asthma / Q000175:diagnosis; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D008297:Male; D012016:Reference Values; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis