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Advances in pulmonary laboratory testing.

B D Johnson1, K C Beck, R J Zeballos

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. johnson.bruce@mayo.edu

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|November 13, 1999
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Emerging pulmonary function tests like exercise tidal flow-volume loops and expired nitric oxide are becoming clinically relevant. These advanced techniques aid in assessing ventilatory constraint and airway inflammation for improved patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Clinical Diagnostics
  • Respiratory Physiology

Background:

  • Routine pulmonary function testing is crucial for diagnosing and managing respiratory diseases.
  • Emerging technologies offer potential advancements over traditional methods.
  • Research settings have extensively utilized several novel pulmonary assessment techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review emerging technologies for clinical pulmonary laboratories.
  • To discuss the application, advantages, and limitations of these novel methods.
  • To identify areas requiring further investigation before widespread clinical adoption.

Main Methods:

  • Review of emerging technologies including exercise tidal flow-volume loops, negative expiratory pressure, expired nitric oxide, and forced oscillation.

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  • Assessment of ventilatory constraint during exercise using flow-volume loops.
  • Evaluation of expiratory flow limitation with negative expiratory pressures.
  • Measurement of expired nitric oxide for airway inflammation.
  • Assessment of airway resistance via forced oscillation technique.

    • Main Results:

    • These technologies are transitioning from research to clinical application.
    • Simplified and automated systems are increasing the popularity and accessibility of these methods.
    • Each technique presents unique advantages and limitations for clinical use.

    Conclusions:

    • Emerging pulmonary function tests show promise for routine clinical use.
    • Further research is needed to validate these techniques for broad clinical application.
    • These advancements could enhance the diagnosis and management of pulmonary conditions.