Spirometry is a standard test doctors use to ... Depending on your FEV1 and FVC readings, your doctor will stage your COPD based on the following: The first stage is considered mild.Your FEV1 ...

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

Individuals with diabetes and lung cancer had increased odds of having preserved ratio impaired spirometry. Preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) is associated with an increased risk of ...

Keep reading to learn about the different tests doctors use to diagnose and monitor COPD. A healthcare professional may have you perform the spirometry test again after you use an inhaled ...

We assessed the technical quality of primary care spirometry according to ATS/ERS 2019 standards and evaluated inter-expert agreement on application of these standards. Methods Two hundred consecutive ...

Nerandomilast worked better than a placebo to preserve lung function in adults with progressive pulmonary fibrosis in a Phase 3 study.

Introduction Although spirometry has been available for decades, it is underused in paediatric practice, other than in specialist clinics. This is unsurprising as there is limited evidence on the ...

Around 20% to 25% of individuals with rapidly declining FEV1/FVC trajectories experienced wheezing and usual ...

During her time at CNET, Kim Wong-Shing loved demystifying the world of wellness to make it accessible to any reader. She was also passionate about exploring the intersections of health, history ...

The proportion of participants contributing ATS standard spirometry was 285/319 (89.3%) at TB-treatment completion, 292/319 (91.5%) at 1 year, 293/319 (91.8%) at 2 years and 272/301 (90.3%) at the ...

Dovetailing with the dedication on Tuesday was an event the hospital dubbed the Peanuts PaintFest. In a partnership with the ...