Pediatric Pulmonary Function Testing for the Primary Care Provider

This session provides primary care clinicians with a practical overview of pulmonary function testing (PFT), with an emphasis on spirometry technique and interpretation. The presentation explains how spirometry, lung volumes, diffusion testing, resistance and compliance measurements, exercise testing, hypoxic or altitude challenges, and six-minute walk testing are used to evaluate respiratory function. Case-based examples help clinicians recognize common spirometry patterns and understand when specific pulmonary tests may be appropriate.