Our scans show where there is patchy ventilation in patients with lung disease, and show us which parts of the lung improve ...

Childhood asthma can be difficult to navigate through. It can lead to wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing and chest ...

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 ...

Scientists at Newcastle University in the UK have developed a groundbreaking scanning technique that shows how lungs work ...

Functional residual capacity (FRC) is the volume of air left in your lungs after a normal, passive exhalation. This test is used to evaluate your lung function, and you may need to have your FRC ...

It's measured by spirometry, which is a common breathing test to check lung function. FVC can also help healthcare providers assess the progression of lung disease and evaluate the effectiveness of ...

This precludes a more comprehensive understanding of the role of weight change on lung function during adulthood and older life and supports the need for further studies with longer follow-up periods ...

A pathbreaking imaging technique is set to change the way lung function is assessed by demonstrating the effect of treatments ...

It enables experts to see the functioning of transplanted lungs and could enable medics to identify sooner any decline in lung function ... in the usual blowing tests. This would allow any ...

A careful assessment of lung function is, therefore ... comparison across different study groups. A 6-minute walk test and the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood ...