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Alternate Names : Spirometry
Pulmonary Function Test | Preparation & Expectations | Results and Values
There is generally no preparation for a pulmonary function test. However, the healthcare provider may request that some medications not be taken prior to the test.
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Pulmonary Function Test: Results and Values
Author: David T. Moran, MD Reviewer: H. William Kelly, PharmD Date Reviewed: 09/25/01