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Pulmonary function testing and extreme environments.

Thomas A Dillard1, Seema Khosla, Frank W Ewald

  • 1Division of Pulmonary/Critical Care, Medical College of Georgia, BBR 5513, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912-3135, USA. tdillard@mail.mcg.edu

Clinics in Chest Medicine
|September 6, 2005
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Engaging in extreme environments poses health risks, especially for individuals with lung disease. Consulting pulmonary clinicians and utilizing pulmonary function testing can help manage these risks and prevent complications.

Area of Science:

  • Environmental Medicine
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Occupational Health

Background:

  • Extreme environments present significant health risks to individuals, even those without pre-existing conditions.
  • Individuals with lung disease or other health issues are at a higher risk of illness or injury in these environments.
  • Patients with lung conditions often do not consult pulmonary specialists before traveling to or working in extreme environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the health risks associated with extreme environments for diverse populations.
  • To emphasize the importance of pre-travel or pre-exposure consultations with pulmonary clinicians for at-risk individuals.
  • To underscore the utility of pulmonary function testing in assessing and managing health risks in extreme environments.

Main Methods:

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  • Review of health risks in extreme environments.
  • Discussion of patient consultation patterns with pulmonary specialists.
  • Exploration of the role of pulmonary function testing in risk assessment.

Main Results:

  • Extreme environments pose risks to both healthy and compromised individuals.
  • Pulmonary clinicians are often not consulted by patients prior to exposure.
  • Pulmonary function testing can aid in risk assessment and complication prediction.

Conclusions:

  • Proactive consultation with pulmonary specialists is crucial for individuals engaging in extreme environments.
  • Pulmonary function testing serves as a valuable tool for physicians to counsel patients on potential risks and complications.
  • Early risk assessment and management are essential for preventing adverse health outcomes in extreme environments.