Long-term methotrexate treatment in children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis maintains stable lung function without ...

What are pulmonary function tests? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are tests of lung function. They are intended to evaluate and monitor chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is ...

Examining a patient for common or complex pulmonary issues in a primary care setting takes time and expertise — physicians need to ask about symptoms and medical history and determine which tests to ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Racial bias built into a common medical test for lung function is likely leading to fewer Black patients getting care for breathing problems, a study published Thursday suggests. As ...

A phlegmy cough and shortness of breath are possible warning signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Keeping track of your symptoms and knowing your risk factors can help you test ...

Shaakira Chaya’s PhD on early-life exposures on lung infection has left a curious query: can impacts can be reversed as children grow?

Researchers have shown that antibiotic concentrations can be detected and measured in the exhaled breath of patients ...

Dear Doctor K: My doctor thinks I may have asthma. He wants to do a pulmonary function test. What can I expect? Dear Reader: Pulmonary function testing examines different aspects of how your lungs ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Russell, MD With tachypnea, you have rapid, shallow breathing that often needs medical ...

William Alexander Donald receives funding from the Australian Research Council, iCare Dust Diseases Board, Coal Services NSW Health & Safety Trust, US National Institutes of Health and several ...