Pulmonary function tests are important for diagnosing and ... but most people can resume their normal activities after a PFT. Understanding what to expect before, during, and after the test ...

Till now, bronchoscopy involving application of general anesthesia and collecting lung tissue samples was used by physicians ...

This test is used to evaluate your lung function, and you may need to have your FRC measured before lung surgery or if you have a lung disease such as emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary ...

You might need to have your vital capacity measured again in a few months, especially if you have started on a new medication or received an intervention to help improve your pulmonary function.

She has immense skill and experience in fiberoptic bronchoscopy, medical thoracoscopy, EBUS (Endobronchial ultrasound) – conventional and radial and vast knowledge and expertise in performing and ...

METHODS The inspiratory and expiratory features on the CT scan of 100 patients with bronchiectasis undergoing concurrent lung function tests were scored semi-quantitatively by three observers.

Medications such as Nintedanib or pirfenidone may enhance lung function and prevent acute exacerbations. Other treatment options include oxygen therapy and ventilator support. In some cases ...