PHOENIX -- Experts in lung diseases debated at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology here whether at-home spirometry tests and devices, which are now available ...

Spirometry results in children were different after switching to race-neutral reference equations -- with the potential to change how chronic lung diseases that are more prevalent in underrepresented ...

Background: Smoking is the main preventable cause of morbidity and mortality in our region, it being the main causative agent of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. There still is no consensus on ...

A research team from the University of Washington has adapted a smartphone-based spirometry test to work with any kind of phone, including feature phones and landline phones, and to deliver clinically ...

COPD requires regular monitoring through tests like spirometry to assess the condition’s severity and aid in an individualized treatment plan. COPD is a progressive lung condition that makes breathing ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mean FEV 1 and FVC percent predicted changed with use of race-neutral vs. race-specific equations. The impact of ...

The expanded offering aims to increase access to screenings and preventive care to address leading causes of morbidity and mortality among Medicare members The offering supports the early detection, ...

WASHINGTON -- Woodworkers and others whose jobs expose them to respiratory hazards, are being urged by federal safety agencies to regularly undergo spirometry testing. The Occupational Safety and ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Black children had lower FEV 1 and FVC percent predicted after race-neutral vs. -specific equation use. Black vs ...