Pulmonary function

Pulmonary Function

Pulmonary function (pronunciation: /pʌlˈmɒnəri fʌŋkʃən/) refers to the capacity of the lungs to perform their primary function of gas exchange, which involves the process of inhaling oxygen from the atmosphere and exhaling carbon dioxide produced by the body's cells.

Etymology

The term "pulmonary" originates from the Latin word "pulmonarius," meaning "of the lungs," while "function" comes from the Latin "functio," meaning "performance, execution."

Related Terms

• Spirometry: A common office test used to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale, how much you exhale and how quickly you exhale.
• Bronchoscopy: A procedure that allows your doctor to look at your airway through a thin viewing instrument called a bronchoscope.
• Pulmonary Fibrosis: A lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred.
• Pulmonary Hypertension: A type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in your lungs and the right side of your heart.
• Pulmonary Edema: A condition caused by excess fluid in the lungs.

See Also

• Respiratory System
• Respiratory Physiology
• Pulmonology

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Pulmonary function
• Wikipedia's article - Pulmonary function

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