Pulmonary function testing should be avoided for non-urgent cases professional groups say in light of the risks of COVID-19 transmission. The American Thoracic Society says that while the evidence for COVID-19 is rapidly changing, it believes that the risks of transmission of the virus in pulmonary testing facilities may be significant. “Concern has been raised ...
Asthma
Professional groups call to stop routine pulmonary function testing
By Michael Woodhead
24 Mar 2020