title: [Pulmonary tests in the office of the internist/general practitioner].
abstract: The x-ray and pulmonary function equipment of most Swiss private practitioners should be sufficient to diagnose and treat most ambulatory pulmonary diseases. More knowledge about chest x-ray technique and a well performed forced vital capacity manoeuvre will improve both of their interpretation. Furthermore, a Mantoux test correctly done and interpreted, a simple pleural punction and a quick method of the usual Gram stain of purulent expectorations complete the choice of possible investigations in the ambulatory medicine.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wacker
mesh_terms: D001985:Bronchial Provocation Tests; D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D007388:Internal Medicine; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010994:Pleura; D011677:Punctures; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D013183:Sputum / Q000032:analysis; D013557:Switzerland; D014374:Tuberculin Test
vernacular_title: Examens pulmonaires au cabinet de l'interniste/généraliste.