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Lung Function and Bronchial Challenge Testing for the Allergist

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The respiratory function of the lung can easily be measured in a variety of circumstances, and thus distinguishing obstructive from restrictive lung diseases, quantifying the severity of functional impairment, and treatment response. In this regard, peak-flow, spirometry, but also body plethysmography are the most important techniques. Inhalation challenge tests are performed to measure the response of the airways to substances that may be causing asthma or wheezing. Non-invasive airway sampling may further enhance our understanding of the underlying inflammatory processes in the airways causing pathological changes in lung function, whereas measurements of exhaled nitrogen and biomarkesr in exhaled breath condensate are from particular interest. All of these will be facets of this chapter.

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Rabe, K.F., Gillissen, A., Diamant, Z. (2009). Lung Function and Bronchial Challenge Testing for the Allergist. In: Pawankar, R., Holgate, S.T., Rosenwasser, L.J. (eds) Allergy Frontiers: Diagnosis and Health Economics. Allergy Frontiers, vol 4. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-98349-1_6

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  • eBook Packages: MedicineMedicine (R0)

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