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"Let's Just Take a Deep Breath": Understanding Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs) and the Clinical Relevance to Obstructive vs. Restrictive Pulmonary Diseases

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This session will focus on a review of the values gained from PFTs, understanding the difference between lung volumes, capacities, and flow rates, and correlating PFT findings to relevant pulmonary diseases. Other tests/measures and interventions associated with pulmonary diseases will also be briefly discussed.

Instructor: Holly Daniel, PT
Holly is an instructor and consultant for Scorebuilders, with over 25 years of clinical experience and over 10 years as a physical therapy educator. Holly is passionate about helping candidates pass the licensing examination.