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Pediatric Pulmonology Glossary
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Lung Clearance Index LCI
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A measure of ventilation inhomogeneity derived from multiple-breath washout testing, reflecting how efficiently a gas (typically nitrogen or sulfur hexafluoride) is cleared from the lungs.
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spirometry
Intermediate
Technical
IVT
Pulmonary function test measuring lung volumes and airflow rates, requiring patient cooperation and typically performed...
Diagnostic Test
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