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 ...

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 ...

The number of rehabilitation sessions a patient underwent (12, 24, or 36) was linked to their Post COVID Functional Status score, days on IMV, and 6MWT distance. A supervised pulmonary rehabilitation ...

The GOLD 2024/2025 reports underscore the importance of spirometry in confirming a COPD diagnosis, with a post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio of less than 0.7 serving as a key indicator of persistent ...

The Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Department provides outpatient services to patients recovering from heart and lung diseases. Our services include supervised exercise sessions, education, and ...

A repurposed drug reduced exertional desaturation and dyspnea by 62% and 27%, respectively, in patients with Covid-19 pulmonary sequelae, according to a recent Phase 3 study. In patients with ...

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 ...

The Social Security Administration has requested the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to review the latest published research and science and produce a report addressing best ...