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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The likelihood for cardiovascular disease increased with impaired vs. normal spirometry findings. Individuals ...

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed a tool that can identify airway mucus abnormalities in patients with ...

Comparison measures of lung function and improved categorization of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk were among the key updates to the 2025 report from the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive ...

Millions of Americans with tobacco-related lung disease have symptoms that do not fit any existing tobacco-related disease criteria – including the most common of those, chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

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 ...

This publication aims to improve treatment and care for adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It provides commissioners with strategies and recommendations for frontline care, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Asthma and COPD are common obstructive lung diseases that affect a large portion of the population. Although ...

Lungs are one of the most crucial organs of our body, with the vital function of providing oxygen, removing carbon dioxide, and maintaining acid-base equilibrium. However, lung health often gets ...