PFT 101

In this episode, we interview Erin Klein Carlson, a respiratory therapist, about the basics of pulmonary function testing. We discuss the reasons for ordering a pulmonary function test, the types of patients that may not be suitable for testing, and the different types of lung function tests available. We also explore the interpretation of flow loops and the importance of z-scores, race and how to approach transgender patients and the challenges of interpreting lung function in this population.Send us Fan MailClaim your 0.5 CME credits for listening to this episode here: https://forms.gle/42yHmF8UpemVhdDJA Visit our website for more APP Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine content and free CMEs www.pulmapp.comFollow us on:Instagram @pulmapps Twitter@pulmapp Facebook @association of pulmonary advance practice providers.