Sabari recommends regular activity, such as walking 30 minutes a day several times a week, to help maintain lung strength.

A machine learning model incorporating functional assessments predicts one-year mortality in older patients with HF and improves risk stratification beyond established scores. Functional status at ...

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed a tool that can identify airway mucus abnormalities in patients with ...

Blood sampling is a quick and accurate tool used to diagnose health conditions, like heart disease, diabetes, and liver function. Researchers at the ...

Different fibrotic interstitial lung diseases share demographic and functional similarities despite having different causes.

When appropriate, surgery remains the most effective treatment option for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), including for patients with COPD, said Friedberg, professor in the Department of Thoracic ...

A 52-year-old woman experiences chronic GvHD post-stem cell transplant, showcasing complex symptoms and treatment challenges. Discover her journey and management strategies. Dr. Shune discusses how ...

A study into the long-term health impacts of coronavirus, led by experts from the University of Leicester, Imperial College ...

Fine particles in the air during to pollution can enter the bloodstream, causing inflammation, high blood pressure, and a higher risk of heart attacks.

The lung age reflects how well your lungs are performing compared to the average lung function of a healthy person of a similar age.

Campbellford Memorial Hospital has resumed pulmonary function testing, reducing travel for patients in Northumberland, ...

A 58-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital 3 weeks after lumbar surgery because of diplopia and fever. Left leg pain and a rash had preceded the fever and diplopia. A diagnosis was made.