A pulmonologist discusses the history and influence of race-based reference equations in pulmonary function testing interpretation and patient care.
Background Pulmonary function testing provides important insight regarding health; the vital capacity (VC) is so named because of its association with survival and longevity. Interpretation of ...
Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a medical condition in which narrowed and stiffened arteries cause high blood pressure in the lungs. It’s one type of pulmonary hypertension, which is a ...
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The simple, no-cost, and noninvasive test is now available to physicians in the U.S. Company launches campaign in the U.S. to raise awareness of the rare autoimmune lung disease and need for early ...
Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...
Practicing mindful breathing (pranayama) alongside yoga postures (asanas) can help manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Yoga may promote deep breathing and reduce anxiety ...
Thyroid level tests, including thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and free T4, help diagnose underactive or overactive thyroid. Doctors may also check free T3, calcitonin, thyroglobulin, or thyroid ...