Pulmonary Function Testing in the 21st Century: Methodologies and Tools Linking Engineering to Clinical Practice

The book "Pulmonary Function Testing in the 21st Century: Methodologies and Tools Linking Engineering to Clinical Practice" covers all aspects of pulmonary function testing, from standard methods to modern methods (IOS and FOT). The book provides an up-to-date overview of developments in respiratory engineering, along with advice on appropriate pulmonary function tests for each purpose. The author discusses nonstandard pulmonary function tests, methods, clinical tests, diagnostics, and future prospects. It also covers pulmonary function measurement devices and protocols. This book spans multiple disciplines, bringing new technological ideas from mathematics, physics, biology, and engineering to the field of respiratory engineering. Users will find a single resource that brings together all the disparate information about pulmonary function testing technology currently found in numerous journal articles. It bridges the gap between engineers and clinicians regarding pulmonary function technologies, from research to design and clinical practice. It provides a comprehensive overview of all available pulmonary function testing tools, detailing their pros and cons. It includes information on integrating new devices into existing procedures, along with pulmonary function testing methods.