Spirometry is a type of pulmonary function test that provides information about the function of the lungs and can be used for a variety of purposes. The test uses a spirometer, which is a specialized ...

A two-phase study of over 2,500 Jordanian children finds that carefully calibrated simple regression models rival or beat ...

Discover the latest articles and news in related subjects. Unlike measuring blood pressure or obtaining an electrocardiogram, spirometry is an effort-dependent test that requires not only sufficient ...

Newswise — Adults without symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) should not be screened for the disease using spirometry, according to a new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive ...

An abstract from the American Thoracic Society International Conference demonstrated that Black men have a greater risk of not receiving a proper diagnosis of emphysema, after race-based adjustments ...