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Other Names for Lung Function Tests
Lung diffusion testing; also called diffusing capacity and diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide, or DLCO
Pulmonary function tests, or PFTs
Arterial blood gas tests also are called blood gas analyses or ABGs.
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Lung Function Tests Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that explore whether a medical strategy, treatment, or device is safe and effective for humans. To find clinical trials that are currently underway for Lung Function Tests, visit www.clinicaltrials.gov.
August 01, 2010
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