Prior to the plethysmograph—an enclosure that a person enters to help ascertain the state of their lungs—the only way to determine lung capacity was using a spirometry device where a patient takes a ...
Over the years we’ve seen wearables measuring every aspect of your body, but lung capacity is more esoteric than most. Sylvee is a brand new wearable from Respira Labs which continuously measures lung ...
Former Chief of the Allergy Division at Georgetown University Hospital Dr. Henry Fishman MD joined Good Morning Washington to talk about a new revolution in the treatment of chronic lung conditions ...
What are pulmonary function tests? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are tests of lung function. They are intended to evaluate and monitor chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is ...
"Small lung syndrome" is proposed to address persistent low lung volume linked with comorbidities, requiring a new ICD code for accurate diagnosis. Early intervention in lung function trajectories can ...
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Everyday factors beyond smoking contributing to lung ageing
While most people expect smoking to be responsible for lung ageing, other everyday factors beyond this also pays a ...
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