'Manual of pulmonary function testing' -- subject(s):
Examination questions, Handbooks, manuals, Pulmonary function
tests, Respiratory Function Tests
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Pulmonary function tests are a group of procedures that measure
the function of the lungs, revealing problems in the way a patient
breathes.
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Pulmonary function tests are generally not uncomfortable. However, some people may find certain tests, such as spirometry or bronchial challenge tests, mildly uncomfortable due to the need to breathe forcefully or the administration of medication. Overall, most individuals tolerate pulmonary function tests well with minimal discomfort.