[The current problems and topics regarding pulmonary function tests].
Although the respiratory function test has a long history, the standardization of technical procedures and evaluation methods is still underway. Technologists have to be familiar not only with such standardized methods but also with quality control. Recently, a respiratory resistance test using the multi-frequency forced oscillation technique and exhaled nitric oxide measurement have been developed. As simple and non-invasive tests, these are useful for diagnosis and follow-up of patients with bronchial asthma or chronic obstructive lung diseases.
Department of Clinical Laboratory, Jichi Medical University Hospital, Shimotsuke 329-0498, Japan. miyazawt@jichi.ac.jp
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D001944:Breath Tests / Q000379:methods; D045853:Exhalation / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D009569:Nitric Oxide / Q000378:metabolism; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests / Q000592:standards
D009569:Nitric Oxide