A pulmonary function test, also called PFT or lung function test, is an essential non-invasive diagnostic exam that measures how efficiently the lungs are functioning through breathing exercises and ...

Columnist Charlene Marshall was confused when her latest pulmonary function test results didn't seem to reflect how she was feeling.

Here's another good reason to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight: A new study warns that kids who are either ...

UK Introduction Comprehensive pulmonary function tests (PFTs) may be performed ahead of elective listing for liver transplantation. Previous studies have associated restrictive respiratory deficits ...

Methods We identified individuals seen between 2005 and 2015 with a confirmed diagnosis of sarcoidosis who had at least two pulmonary function test measurements within 3 years of entry into the cohort ...

Here's another good reason to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight: A new study warns that kids who are either ...

A lung function test looks at how well your lungs work. We look at common questions about the procedure including the main types of lung function tests and how quickly you will get the results. Your ...

Quantitative CT findings may be useful in identifying early, clinically significant airway disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

High-risk contraindications to lung function testing are associated with cardiovascular complications such as myocardial infarct, pulmonary embolism or ascending aortic aneurysm. Slightly less risky ...

This week Bobbi Conner talks with Dr. Charlie Strange about the diagnosis and treatment of COPD. Dr. Strange is a professor ...