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

"Key FOT parameters, such as FEV1, V5, and R5, effectively distinguished asthmatics from non-asthmatics. In bronchial ...

"Additionally, men experienced a 17% reduced risk of airway obstruction. In women, while higher hemoglobin levels were linked ...

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

Obstructive pulmonary diseases are common in the elderly but often remain underdiagnosed due to limited spirometry availability or challenges with patient cooperation during testing. This study ...

In a recent study, Mass General Brigham researchers demonstrated that through low-cost genetic samples that can be obtained from a cheek swab or blood test, they can improve identification of people ...

The pilot will provide 1,000 tests over the period of 18 months and will be made available across three sites in South Ayrshire. It will initially start in Girvan Community Hospital with two ...

The adjusted risk for COPD was elevated among adults who identified as regular cigarette smokers before age 15 years, ...

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

Undoubtedly there exists a need to improve the care of and outcomes for children who are suffering from asthma. This blog ...

Matthew Moll, MD, MPH, and Michael H. Cho, MD, MPH, from the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women's Hospital are ...