Interpreting pulmonary function tests: Recognize the ...
Jun 05, 2012 · in flow over time and over lung volumes. In a Pulmonary function tests may be confusing in nonpulmonary diseases such as heart failure PULMONARY FUNCTION TESTS AL-ASHKAR AND COLLEAGUES 0 Time (s) High 0 Volume Volume-time curve Flow-volume loop Obstructive pattern Obstructive pattern Residual volume (RV) Normal or restrictive pattern ...
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