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Pulmonary Function Tests are crucial diagnostic tools for assessing respiratory function, particularly in patients with chronic respiratory disorders. They comprehensively evaluate lung volumes, ventilatory function, breathing mechanics, diffusion, and gas exchange. These tests help diagnose pulmonary diseases and play a significant role in monitoring disease progression, evaluating disability, and assessing response to therapy.
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Contemporary Performance Measurement in Pulmonary Rehabilitation

Dianne V Jewell¹, Anne Gavic-Ott

¹Author Affiliations: President & CEO, Sheltering Arms Corporation & Hospitals, Mechanicsville, Virginia (Dr Jewell); and Endeavor Health, Northwest Community Hospital, Cardiopulmonary Rehab, Arlington Heights, Illinois (Ms Gavic-Ott).

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