Approximately 20% of patients who undergo bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) lose the effects of the treatment within ...

“You want to get an idea if someone’s lung volumes are large or small. You also want to get an idea of diffusion capacity.” Diffusion capacity is a measure of how well the lungs can transfer ...

A dose-response relationship was found between cannabis smoking and reduced forced expiratory volume in 1 s to forced vital capacity ratio and specific airways conductance, and increased total lung ...

Lung volume recruitment (LVR) stacks breaths to inflate the lungs ... Secondary outcomes included change in chest wall distensibility (maximal insufflation capacity minus FVC) and peak cough flow.

A new drug delivery system developed by researchers at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa John A. Burns School of Medicine ...

A new study suggests that methylene blue—a medication already approved for several clinical uses—may protect the lungs from ...

In celebration of its 120th anniversary, the American Lung Association is joining with the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) to announce the opening of applications for the CHEST/ALA ...

Women with COPD, asthma, and OSA may go undiagnosed or without proper care because their symptomatology differs from the classic male presentation.

Using a lung and diaphragm protective ventilation strategy guided by a computerized decision support (CDS) tool during the ...

Strengthening respiratory muscles through yoga poses can enhance lung capacity and improve breathing efficiency. Yoga offers several benefits for improving lung capacity and easing symptoms of ...

This series of 12 poses activates all major muscle groups, improving flexibility, balance, and body awareness with just a few minutes of consistent practice Performing Surya Namaskar gets your ...