When spirometry is unavailable, physicians can use the St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire score plus peak expiratory flow ...

Chronic lower respiratory diseases, namely, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease , are the fifth-leading cause of ...

The United States government has discontinued its free at-home COVID-19 test program after four years. The program, which began in 2021, shipped over 900 million tests directly to U.S. households.

Lung disease test done by AI to be rolled out in GP surgeries - ‘Game-changing’ AI-driven lung test set for GP surgery ...

OSWEGO – Oswego Health is proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of reopening its Pulmonary Function Testing (PFT) Lab, marking an important milestone in the commitment to enhancing ...

The odds for bronchodilator responsiveness significantly fell among patients who underwent spirometry testing in the ...

When you're pregnant, prenatal tests give you information about your and your baby's health. These tests help spot any problems that could affect them, such as birth defects or genetic diseases.

If you’re sexually active, regular testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and infections (STIs) is crucial to protect your health and the health of your partners. While you can get ...

COPD refers to a group of lung conditions which cause breathing problems and includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is currently diagnosed using spirometry, a lung function test which measures ...

Until now, confirmation has required a spirometry test involving forced exhalation. It can take half an hour or more, and that's once you've managed to get an appointment. Dr Simon Rudland ...

Until now, confirmation has required a spirometry test involving forced exhalation. It can take half an hour or more, and that's once you've managed to get an appointment. Dr Simon Rudland, a GP in ...