Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a treatment for end-stage lung disease caused by emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that causes shortness of breath ...

The recent statement on interpretive strategies for lung testing uses the acronym PRISm for preserved ratio impaired spirometry. PRISm identifies patients with a normal forced expiratory volume in 1 ...

Among patients with a very early diagnosis of systemic sclerosis (VEDOSS), a baseline diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide by single breath (DLCO/SB) below 70% was associated with a ...

Spinraza was shown to slow lung function decline for symptomatic spinal muscular atrophy patients, but ventilation was still ...

A chronic cough, breathlessness, chest pain, excess mucus, wheezing, and coughing up blood may indicate a respiratory condition. Seeing a doctor about these before they become severe can help you ...