Determination of Unilateral Lung Function by Spirometry

Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3

Abstract

Patients with unilateral lung involvement were evaluated with Lateral Position Test (LPT).The severity of disease was quantitatively measured. This is the spirometric test which to a large extent accurately measures the percentage of differential ventilation of each lung. The paper discusses the method and its merits.

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Dr S. Meenakshi

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Dr S. Meenakshi (2017). Determination of Unilateral Lung Function by Spirometry. Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 5(3), 18578-18582. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-278845