CONTENTS
The Guest Editors
Preface
Introduction
1. Developmental physiology: lung function during growth and development
from birth to old age
C. Calogero, P.D. Sly
2. Genetic and environmental factors influencing lung growth and lung functio
D. Mullane, P.N. Le Souëf
Techniques
3. Tidal breathing techniques
K-H. Carlsen, K.C. Lødrup Carlsen
4. Forced expiratory manoeuvres
S. Lum, J. Stocks
5. Plethysmography
C.S. Beardsmore
6. Multiple-breath washout
P.D. Robinson, P. Latzin, P.M. Gustafsson
7. Interrupter technique and passive respiratory mechanics
N. Beydon, C. Calogero, E. Lombardi
8. Forced oscillation technique
F. Marchal, G.L. Hall
9. Exhaled nitric oxide measurements
S. Carraro, E. Baraldi, M.W.H. Pijnenburg
10. Exhaled breath condensates
A. Moeller, E. Dompeling
11. Lung function and electromyography of the respiratory muscles
G.J. Hutten, L.A. van Eykern, W.M.C. van Aalderen
12. Electrical impedance tomography
T. Riedel, I. Frerichs
The Guest Editors
Preface
Introduction
1. Developmental physiology: lung function during growth and development
from birth to old age
C. Calogero, P.D. Sly
2. Genetic and environmental factors influencing lung growth and lung functio
D. Mullane, P.N. Le Souëf
Techniques
3. Tidal breathing techniques
K-H. Carlsen, K.C. Lødrup Carlsen
4. Forced expiratory manoeuvres
S. Lum, J. Stocks
5. Plethysmography
C.S. Beardsmore
6. Multiple-breath washout
P.D. Robinson, P. Latzin, P.M. Gustafsson
7. Interrupter technique and passive respiratory mechanics
N. Beydon, C. Calogero, E. Lombardi
8. Forced oscillation technique
F. Marchal, G.L. Hall
9. Exhaled nitric oxide measurements
S. Carraro, E. Baraldi, M.W.H. Pijnenburg
10. Exhaled breath condensates
A. Moeller, E. Dompeling
11. Lung function and electromyography of the respiratory muscles
G.J. Hutten, L.A. van Eykern, W.M.C. van Aalderen
12. Electrical impedance tomography
T. Riedel, I. Frerichs