Clinical Applications of Pediatric Pulmonary Function Testing: Lung Function in Recurrent Wheezing and Asthma
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Pulmonary function testing remains the gold standard for the diagnosis and management of wheezing disorders in older children and adults. Although wheezing disorders are among the most common clinical problems in pediatrics, most young children and toddlers cannot perform most of the currently clinically available pulmonary function tests. In this article, we review the different types of pulmonary function tests available and discuss the applicability and utility in the different age groups with specific reference to suitability in the diagnosis and management of wheezing disorders.
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