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 ...

Pulmonary function testing serves 2 important clinical goals: (1) categorizing the physiologic impairment from lung disease (ie, obstructive, restrictive, etc) and (2) quantifying the degree of ...

Experts in the field of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease define the role of pulmonary function tests such as spirometry for a diagnosis. Neil B. Minkoff, MD: Let me ask 1 last question before we ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pulmonary function testing results can indicate obstructive patterns. Providers must properly coach patients ...

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, ...

Austin, Texas, Jan. 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pulmonary Function Testing Market Size & Growth Analysis: According to SNS Insider, the Pulmonary Function Testing Market size was valued at USD 3.39 ...

Pulmonary embolism is a common medical condition that is difficult to diagnose. Many diagnostic tests are available to assist in establishing the diagnosis, but all of them have drawbacks, including ...

Once it has been determined that a patient is at low, moderate, or high risk for pulmonary embolism, which tests should be ordered and how should they be interpreted? An experienced clinician may make ...

SELLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A nagging cough or congestion might not mean much to most of us. But it can be serious for those with lung conditions. Exercise testing can help specialists find ...

Researchers review pulmonary function testing measures that span 4 categories that can assess the respiratory muscle dysfunction that happens in diseases like spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). Muscle ...

NEWARK, Del, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global pulmonary function testing device market is forecasted to reach a USD 167.3 million market valuation in 2024. The subject market shall advance ...

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