New study findings call into question the necessity of spirometry as a criterion for participation in palliative care research among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Quality ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The likelihood for cardiovascular disease increased with impaired vs. normal spirometry findings. Individuals ...

Recent studies show that many patients are being treated for COPD without confirmatory spirometry. In-office testing is easy and available. A recent study showed that only 32% of patients admitted to ...

COPD requires regular monitoring through tests like spirometry to assess the condition’s severity and aid in an individualized treatment plan. COPD is a progressive lung condition that makes breathing ...

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and/or preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) have an increased risk of all-cause and cause-specific mortality, highlighting the need ...

Credit: Getty Images. The 2024 GOLD COPD Report includes updated research and recommendations that reflect shifts in thinking on COPD management. Vogelmeier, who heads the Department of Medicine, ...

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a common medical illness and a growing public health problem globally. A partially reversible airflow obstructive condition, COPD is largely ...

Incorporating chest CT imaging and respiratory symptoms into the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnostic schema improved identification of individuals with poor respiratory outcomes, ...

Home spirometry shows potential for early detection of pulmonary function decline in patients with systemic sclerosis–associated interstitial lung disease (SSc-ILD). It shows good cross-sectional ...