A pulmonologist discusses the history and influence of race-based reference equations in pulmonary function testing interpretation and patient care.

The Social Security Administration has requested the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to review the latest published research and science and produce a report addressing best ...

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Pulmonary function tests (PFTs), also called lung function tests, are some of the most important, but least understood, tools healthcare providers use to evaluate lung health. Though many people have ...

Heart ablation is used when medicines don't work well for irregular heart rhythms. After heart ablation, avoid activities like lifting heavy objects or driving. It will help you to heal. It's ...

Respiratory diseases are on the rise globally, and COPD now ranks as the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. In 2021 alone, COPD claimed approximately 3.5 million lives, and 90% of deaths were in ...

[This is Part 2 of the post, “Any Medical Procedure Can Traumatize Your Child.”] As covered in Part 1, any medical procedure runs the risk of becoming traumatic based on a child’s emotional experience ...

Frequent spirometry measurements at home could lead to earlier detection of exacerbations. However, previous research indicates that the long-term use of home spirometry is not well maintained by ...

Incentive spirometry (IS) is a therapeutic technique to promote maximal inspiration with breathing exercises via a handheld device which gives visual feedback, with the aim of reducing pulmonary ...

Oscillometry offers a promising alternative to spirometry for diagnosing asthma and COPD in primary care, according to a recent review. “Obstructive airway diseases, including asthma and COPD, as the ...