Visible on chest CT scans, post-COVID-19 residual lung abnormalities, which affect up to 50% of patients who have had an ...

Experts representing multiple societies and institutions across 14 countries have published guidance for computed tomography ...

Bedside chest radiograph has been "one of the most used backup investigations" for adjusting ventilator settings in the NICU, ...

Lung volume reduction surgery, an effective treatment for selected patients with severe emphysema, may lead to better health status and lung function outcomes, specifically for patients who have upper ...

Post-treatment changes in lobar volume, pulmonary function, exercise capacity, symptoms and quality of life were compared in patients with complete fissures (CFs) and incomplete fissures (ICFs).

This is the total volume of air in the lungs when you breathe in as much as possible. When it comes to a decrease in lung capacity, a number of factors come into play. A universal one is age.

Among the patients who needed revision, the residual volume/total lung capacity ratio was 63% at baseline and after initial valve placement and 58% after adjustment.

Lung function was assessed using two parameters: forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1), which measures the amount of air expelled in the first second of a forced breath after a deep ...

Introduction Non-invasive high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (nHFOV) is an extension of nasal continuous positive airway pressure (nCPAP) support in neonates. We aimed to compare global and ...

This multicentre randomised controlled trial is the first to evaluate the effects of routine lung volume recruitment on decline in FVC % predicted, peak cough flow and chest wall distensibility ...

Can exercise improve your lung capacity? An expert explains how physical activity and specific exercises can boost lung health, improve breathing, and increase endurance.

There are some yoga asanas that are beneficial for your lungs. Your lungs are one of the most important organs in the body. Here are some yoga poses that can help improve lung capacity.