Important Definitions
Forced Spirometry- Measuring flow and volumes of communicating airways. Test shows obstruction/restriction
MVV- Testing respiratory muscle strength
Airway Resistance- Measuring the pressure needed to move air through airways
Diffusion Capacity- Measuring the lungs ability to transfer O2 from air to blood
Bronchial Provocation- Determining airway hyper reactivity
Lung Volumes- Measurement of lung capacities and volumes of communicating and non-communicating airways. Test results show how hyperinflation air trapping. Obstruction/Restriction
Exercise Testing- Test for endurance and conditioning vocal cord paralysis. Exercise induced asthma
Pulmonary Mechanics- Compliance and resistance lung and chest wall ability to expand and contract so that air moves through lung passages