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Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures

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Pulmonary Function Tests   Multiple tests used to evaluate the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air as well as perform gas exchange across the alveolocapillary membrane  
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Bronchoscopy   Visual examination of the bronchi using endoscope inserted through the mouth and trachea  
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Laryngoscopy   Visual examination of the larynx to detect tumors, foreign bodies, nerve or structural injury  
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Sputum culture   Microbial test used to identify disease-causing organisms of the lower respiratory tract  
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Throat culture   Test used to identify pathogens, especially group Strep A  
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Rhinoplasty   Reconstructive surgery of the nose to correct deformities or for cosmetic purposes  
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Tracheostomy   Surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and into the trachea which a breathing tube may be inserted  
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Oximetry   monitor hemoglobin(Hb) saturated with oxygen  
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Thoracentesis   Surgical puncture of the chest using a hollow-bore needle: removes excess fluid or air  
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