The guideline-recommended FEV1:FVC value of less than 0.70 is the optimal cutoff for the diagnosis of clinically significant chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), researchers say. The study, ...

Researchers have found a simple pulmonary test can predict overall long-term survival rates in both men and women. Their findings are presented in the September issue of Chest. Researchers studied ...

The results of spirometry test can be interpreted to provide valuable information about the function of the lungs and respiratory system and guide diagnostic and treatment decisions. There are various ...

COPD has not changed much for 2013-14; this article covers the changes that have been made and highlights areas where you may be able to optimise scoring of points. It is permissible for a patient to ...

Researchers have found a simple pulmonary test can predict overall long-term survival rates in both men and women. Their findings are presented in Researchers have found a simple pulmonary test can ...