Testing respiratory function. Patient attached to apparatus used to test the health of his respiratory system. Tests like this are an important tool u

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Testing respiratory function. Patient attached to apparatus used to test the health of his respiratory system. Tests like this are an important tool used for assessing conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and chronic obstructive airway diseases (COAD) such as bronchitis and emphysema. Photographed in Namur, Belgium.

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