There are two key measurements obtained during a spirometry test, of which include the peak expiratory flow (PEF) and forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1). PEF is the fastest rate that air ...

Some 12 years ago now—it’s been 12 years that we’ve been working on this—the COPD Foundation co-sponsored a workshop with the NHLBI [National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute] on case ...

Lung function measurement, also called lung function test, pulmonary function test (PFT), or breathing test, measures how well the lungs are working. There are several tests measuring the lung ...

Comparison of the spirograms before and after BMT in case 1. The flow–volume loop was normal before BMT (a). The flow–volume loop showed a low peak flow rate at the time the patient began ...