Widely used lung function tests often fail to detect lung disease in Black patients, according to research — and experts are calling for new methods of testing. Spirometry, the most common lung ...

A pulmonologist discusses the history and influence of race-based reference equations in pulmonary function testing interpretation and patient care.

Comparison measures of lung function and improved categorization of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk were among the key updates to the 2025 report from the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive ...

SAN DIEGO – The elimination of race adjustments in lung-function testing could affect millions of people in the U.S. as they lose or gain eligibility for jobs and benefits due to reclassification of ...

The American Thoracic Society now recommends use of average reference equations rather than those based on race or ethnicity for the assessment of pulmonary function in clinical and laboratory ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Spirometry, treatments, telemedicine and multimorbidity are notable topics at this year’s GOLD International ...

An emphysema diagnosis typically involves a comprehensive review of the person’s medical history, including symptoms, risk factors, and existing medical conditions, to differentiate it from similar ...

PHILADELPHIA, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ERT, the global leader in data collection for clinical endpoints, today announced the launch of ERT iSpiro Virtual Visits, which enables real-time coaching ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Full pulmonary function tests contribute useful diagnostic information for evaluating patients with ...

Share on Pinterest More than 30 million people in the U.S. smoke cigarettes, according to the CDC. Westend61/Getty Images A new study finds that millions of current or former smokers have impaired ...