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Pulmonary Function Tests

Pulmonary function tests including spirometry, flow-volume loops, lung volumes and diffusion capacity can be used to diagnose and grade obstructive or restrictive lung disease.

Spirometry

Graphs

Lung Volumes

Other Tests

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