Open AccessPulmonary function test in formalin exposed and nonexposed subjects: A comparative study
Author(s) -
P Uthiravelu,
A Saravanan,
C Kishor Kumar,
V Vaithiyanandane
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/0975-7406.155787
Subject(s) - pulmonary function testing , medicine , spirometer , spirometry , vital capacity , dlco , lung , lung function , physical therapy , diffusing capacity , asthma , exhaled nitric oxide
The main function of the lung is gas exchange, which can be assessed in several ways. A spirometer measures the flow and the volumes of the inspired and expired air. The thoracic and abdominal muscle strength plays an important role in pulmonary function and diffusing lung capacity.