An information paper for health professionals
This publication is dedicated to the memory of Professor Ann Woolcock AO
The aim of this paper is to provide an up-to-date, evidence-based summary of the issues around lung function testing in asthma, including practical advice.
A consumer brochure on this topic has also been developed. Both documents have been produced by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing in collaboration with the National Asthma Council.
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Authors
Prof Richard Ruffin, Head of Medicine, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide University, SA
A/Prof John Wilson, Head of Cystic Fibrosis Unit, The Alfred Hospital, VIC
A/Prof Nick Freezer, Director of Respiratory Medicine, Monash Medical Centre, VIC
Dr Chris Brown, General Practitioner, QLD
Mr Marcus Weidinger, Consultant Pharmacist, WA
© Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing 2005
Disclaimer
The information contained in this paper has been expert reviewed and represents the available published literature at the time of review. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice. Any questions regarding a medical diagnosis or treatment should be referred to a medical practitioner.
Further information
The information in this paper is based on and reflects the information contained in the National Asthma Council’s Asthma Management Handbook 2006 and Spirometry: The Measurement and Interpretation of Ventilatory Function in Clinical Practice. Readers are recommended to consult these publications for further details on lung function testing in adults and children, including respiratory function tables.
This series on Asthma Topics for Health Professionals comprises eight separate titles:
1 Asthma and Allergy
2 Asthma and Lung Function Tests
3 Asthma and Pain Relievers
4 Asthma and Air Pollution
5 Asthma and Complementary Therapies
6 Asthma and Infant Bedding
7 Asthma and Diet in Early Childhood
8 Asthma and Wheezing in the First Years of Life
To access these documents log on to: www.NationalAsthma.org.au or the Department of Health and Ageing on 1800 500 053.
Content Updated March 2005
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