Nurses across primary and community care settings have been urged to consider how to make spirometry more accurate and less ...

Early termination of the 6-minute walk test may be a practical and prognostic marker for severe adverse events in patients with COPD.

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India has the second-highest incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (CoPD) in the world, after China. What you need to know about CoPD and the cost of treatment for the chronic lung ...

Having low lung function as a middle-aged smoker without airway obstruction raised the likelihood for all-cause mortality, ...

Bronchitis cases spike in winter due to cold air, pollution and viral infections irritating the bronchial tubes. Health expert emphasizes that early t ...

Objective This study aimed to explore health professionals’ perspectives on the management of preschool wheeze, including ...

While SIMPLE IRAs are in some ways similar to their cousins, traditional and Roth IRAs, they also share some features with workplace retirement plans such as 401(k)s. Understanding your plan's rules ...

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Spiropalm is the NEW hand-held device designed for flexible spirometry screening. Tests can be performed easily and accurately wherever it is needed. Results are monitored on the bright and clear ...

COPD is a progressive lung disease with mild symptoms in the early stages that gradually worsen. Early diagnosis and treatment can help preserve lung function. The GOLD system previously classified ...

Abstract: Forced spirometry testing is gradually becoming available across different healthcare tiers including primary care. It has been demonstrated in earlier work that commercially available ...