Pulmonary function tests are a group of noninvasive breathing tests that measure how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out and how efficiently your lungs transfer ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive respiratory disorder characterised by persistent airflow limitation and chronic inflammation. Beyond its primary pulmonary manifestations, ...

November is National Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Awareness Month. It’s time to raise awareness about lung disease within our communities. By understanding the causes, reducing our risk ...

AECOPD is associated with a significant worsening of respiratory symptoms that requires additional therapy. Several studies have indicated that AECOPD increases mortality, morbidity, and overall ...

When appropriate, surgery remains the most effective treatment option for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including for patients with COPD, said Friedberg, professor in the Department of Thoracic ...

The (CMH) has announced Tuesday the return of Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) services, expanding access to diagnostic ...

Examining a patient for common or complex pulmonary issues in a primary care setting takes time and expertise — physicians need to ask about symptoms and medical history and determine which tests to ...

Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors were found to be independently associated with reducing all-cause mortality in ...

– The pivotal Phase IIb ALIENTO study met the primary endpoint of a statistically significant reduction in the annualized exacerbation rate (AER) at 52 weeks when astegolimab was given every two weeks ...