We've all felt winded when taking the stairs or dealt with a cough from time to time. But if these issues linger, they could ...

To diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), doctors typically use spirometry to measure your lung function. They usually also perform other tests to monitor the damage to your lungs.

Spirometry is an important tool in both monitoring and diagnosing COPD. David Schulman, MD, MPH And with that we measure two things. The amount of air they can move in and out of their lungs and ...

A score that measures airflow into and out of your lungs can help diagnose COPD and determine the best treatments. Share on Pinterest PongMoji/Getty Images Spirometry is an important tool for ...

Explore strategies for controlling COPD and improving health, with a focus on management and lifestyle changes.

Those most likely to have asthma or COPD also took a spirometry breathing test -- the gold standard for diagnosing either condition. A total of 595 people received a diagnosis of asthma or COPD ...

The adjusted risk for COPD was elevated among adults who identified as regular cigarette smokers before age 15 years, ...

You must go to a doctor to know for sure whether you have COPD. That’s because there are things to consider for a diagnosis. Some people have asthma and COPD at the same time. If you have ...

A new study highlights the multiple obstacles patients face before receiving a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...

Receiving a diagnosis for any disease/condition is not an easy experience. One organization hopes to make patients newly ...

US start-up Samay has reported clinical data showing that its Sylvee wearable device can accurately diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and even predict potentially fatal ...

In SSc, the differential diagnosis of unspecific signs and symptoms such as dyspnea on exertion, inability to climb stairs, and fatigue is even more challenging when considering other frequent ...