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Measures the amount and flow of air that is inhaled and expired
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Spirometry
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What are Pulmonary Function tests (PFTs) and what are they used for?
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They are a Diagnostic tool for pulmonary diseases (Obstructive vs. restrictive lung disease)
Used in monitoring of disease progression and response to therapy Useful in determining baseline pulmonary function prior to major procedures or toxic therapies |
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Describe the advantages of using a spacer with MDIs.
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Advantages:
Portable ↑ dosing accuracy More gets to the smaller spaces of the lungs Some devices hold the canister inside for storage |
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high-pitched, musical sounds (continuous)
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Rhonchi
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deep, coarse musical sounds (continuous)
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Wheezes
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