Digital noninvasive home monitoring of children with asthma shows that a higher nocturnal heart rate is associated with worse asthma control, highlighting its potential for managing pediatric asthma.

Home spirometry shows potential for early detection of pulmonary function decline in patients with systemic sclerosis–associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD). It shows good cross-sectional ...

In 2008, as part of the changes to develop integrated health care services in the Canterbury region of New Zealand, the local health board in collaboration with general practitioners, respiratory ...

Measuring lung function earlier in life would help identify people at risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

According to estimates by the World Health Organisation, COPD ranks third among the leading causes of death globally.

There are many different types of pulmonary function tests that may be used to provide valuable information about the lungs, as well as detect the presence of and/or monitor certain respiratory ...

New guidance commissioned by an NHS England task group has said that GP practices should restore spirometry services ‘as a matter of urgency’, against BMA advice. In March, the BMA told Pulse that GPs ...

An emphysema diagnosis typically involves a comprehensive review of the person’s medical history, including symptoms, risk factors, and existing medical conditions, to differentiate it from similar ...