#. Mr. A, a 76-year-old elderly patient diagnosed with right upper lobe lung cancer. Prior to A's surgery, the medical team ...

A simple test to evaluate the health and function of your lungs.

Background The sit-to-stand (STS) test can assess physical function in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); however, there are multiple versions. No study has used current ...

The U.K. company presented findings that its 360 e-Lung technology could potentially speed up the diagnosis of progressive pulmonary fibrosis by nearly two years in more than half of the patients ...

The GOLD 2024/2025 reports underscore the importance of spirometry in confirming a COPD diagnosis, with a post-bronchodilator ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) can weaken the muscles that support breathing, leading to respiratory issues and a higher risk of complications such as lung infections and respiratory failure.

Credit: Getty Images The road to race-neutral pulmonary function testing has been long and evolving; now, ATS recommends this approach and a Boston hospital offers an implementation model. In July, ...

A study conducted in Virginia found that nearly a quarter of all newly diagnosed patients with advanced lung cancer were not given a test that could improve their chances for long-term survival and ...

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 ...

Background Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension or chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (PAH/CTEPH) may experience physiological stress at high altitude. We investigated pulmonary ...

A study has shown how lung capacity evolves from childhood to old age. Until now, it was thought that lung function increased until it peaked at around 20-25 years of age, after which it stabilized.