Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)

Spirometry and other pulmonary function testing.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Respiratory

Clinical Guidelines

ERS/ATS technical standard on interpretive strategies for routine lung function tests
National
NICE guideline [NG78]: Recommendations
National
2022 ESC/ERS Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension
Local
2023 American College of Rheumatology (ACR)/American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) Guideline for Screening and Management of Interstitial Lung Disease in Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases
Local
Consensus Guidelines for Evaluation and Management of Pulmonary Manifestations of Sjögren’s
Local
ERS/ATS technical standard on interpretive strategies for routine lung function tests
Local
Interpretative strategies for lung function tests (ATS/ERS Statement)
Local