Suggestions for lung function testing in the context of COVID-19

The 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is currently a challenge worldwide. Due to the characteristics of lung function tests, the risk of cross infection may be high between health care workers and patients. The role of lung function testing is well defined for the diagnosis of various diseases and conditions. Lung function tests are also indispensable in evaluating the response to medical treatment, in monitoring patient respiratory and systemic pathologies, and in evaluating preoperative risk in cardiothoracic and major abdominal surgeries.

Source: Respiratory Medicine - December 30, 2020 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Milanese Manlio, Corsico Angelo Guido, Bellofiore Salvatore, Carrozzi Laura, Di Marco Fabiano, Iovene Bruno, Richeldi Luca, Sanna Antonio, Santus Pierachille, Schisano Mario, Scichilone Nicola, Vancheri Carlo, Cerveri Isa, SIP (Italian Respiratory Society Tags: Review article Source Type: research