Pulmonary Mechanics and Physiology

  1. Clinical Assessment of Pulmonary Mechanics
    1. Pulmonary Function Testing
      1. Spirometry
        1. Technique and Quality Control
          1. Measured Parameters
            1. Forced Vital Capacity
              1. Forced Expiratory Volume
                1. Peak Expiratory Flow
                2. Interpretation Guidelines
                3. Flow-Volume Loops
                  1. Normal Patterns
                    1. Disease-Specific Changes
                      1. Upper Airway Obstruction
                      2. Lung Volume Measurements
                        1. Plethysmographic Methods
                          1. Gas Dilution Techniques
                            1. Clinical Applications
                            2. Specialized Tests
                              1. Diffusion Capacity
                                1. Respiratory Muscle Strength
                                  1. Exercise Testing
                                2. Imaging Assessment
                                  1. Chest Radiography
                                    1. Computed Tomography
                                      1. Functional Imaging

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