Lung plethysmography : Normal Values & Results (Pulmonary plethysmography, Static lung volume determination, Whole-body plethysmography)

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Lung plethysmography

Alternate Names : Pulmonary plethysmography, Static lung volume determination, Whole-body plethysmography

Normal Values

Normal values depend on your age, height, ethnic background, and gender. Normal results are given as a percentage.

What do Abnormal Results Mean?

Abnormal results point to a problem in the lungs. This problem can be due to a breakdown of the lung structure, or an inability of the lungs to expand.

Lung plethysmography will not find the cause of the problem. However, it will help the doctor narrow down the list of possible problems.

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Lung plethysmography : Definition
Lung plethysmography : Why is the Test Performed?
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Lung plethysmography : How will the Test Feel?
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Lung plethysmography : Normal Values
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Lung plethysmography : References

Review Date : 9/13/2008
Reviewed By : Benjamin Medoff, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School, Pulmonary and Critical Care Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

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