PFT principles and bronchodilator testing in clinical practice: a guide for primary care physicians
Margolis, M.L.
Comprehensive Therapy 24(9): 441-445
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 0098-8243 PMID: 9784949 Document Number: 494392
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are frequently employed by primary care physicians in diagnosis and treatment. This paper reviews several basic concepts and addresses selected misconceptions about PFTs, focusing on bronchodilator testing and clinical decision-making.
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