Widely used lung function tests often fail to detect lung disease in Black patients, according to research — and experts are calling for new methods of testing. Spirometry, the most common lung ...

Measuring lung function earlier in life would help identify people at risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and allow for more timely interventions, according to a new study ...

Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a treatment for end-stage lung disease caused by emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that causes shortness of breath ...

Registry analysis suggests endoscopic lung volume reduction yields similar physiologic gains across sexes, but women report ...

Diagnosing lung diseases is easier than it used to be with a new state-of-the-art pulmonary function machine recently installed at St. Luke's Hospital. A Vmax Series product from Sensor Medics is a ...

Our lungs work tirelessly, providing the oxygen our bodies need to function properly, and also to maintain proper blood flow to our internal as well as external organs. Let's think, how often do we ...

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 ...

What are pulmonary function tests? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are tests of lung function. They are intended to evaluate and monitor chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is ...

Early diagnosis of lung cancer may improve the prognosis, but many people aren’t aware they have it until it spreads. Screening tests may help detect the disease. Blood tests are not yet available to ...