The ability to predict spirometry-defined COPD was significantly better when a modified lung function questionnaire score was ...

Spirometry testing is done in a doctor’s office using a spirometer. This device measures lung function and records the results, which are also displayed on a graph. Your doctor will ask you to ...

such as those in whom bronchiectasis or other lung diseases are suspected. Pre- and post-bronchodilator diagnostic spirometry is indicated if asthma is suspected. Primary-care physicians should ...

Researchers reported that a lung MRI technique that uses inhaled gas can identify early patchy lung defects in patients with ...

We've all felt winded when taking the stairs or dealt with a cough from time to time. But if these issues linger, they could be early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have ...

(Courtesy: Newcastle University, UK) Assessing lung function is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring respiratory diseases. The most common way to do this is using spirometry, which measures the ...

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To diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), doctors typically use spirometry to measure your lung function. They usually also perform other tests to monitor the damage to your lungs.

Preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) is associated with an increased risk of all-cause, cardiovascular, and respiratory mortality.

TidalSense plans to use the funds to continue its work on developing AI algorithms to help diagnose asthma in young children.

Lung ultrasound (LUS) may be an effective screening tool for interstitial lung disease in patients with asymptomatic rheumatoid arthritis.