Those reclassified cases appeared to have lung pathology missed by the prior equations, as the newly abnormal group had ...

A low FEV1 suggests a breathing obstruction. FEV1 is measured during a spirometry test, also known as a pulmonary function test, which involves forcefully breathing out into a mouthpiece connected ...

The criteria for the diagnosis of COPD is a post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC ratio of < 70% (absolute value). Spirometry technique Spirometric patterns Baseline spirometry: the nurse responsible for ...

FEV1 and FVC values were first assessed in a pulmonary function laboratory and within a few days again in the patients' own general practice. The same type of spirometer (Microloop II ...

and airflow obstruction — identified as an FEV 1 /FVC ratio less than 70% — was observed in 36.5% of those without a history of COPD. When preparing to integrate spirometry with lung cancer ...

When spirometry is unavailable, physicians can use the St. George’s Respiratory Questionnaire score plus peak expiratory flow ...

Preserved ratio impaired spirometry is linked to the development of airway obstruction, regardless of smoking habits, a ...

Comorbid lung function impairment was associated with increased risks for cardiovascular disease and mortality in type 2 diabetes.

Small airways disease may be evaluated with a single inspiratory CT scan using generative artificial intelligence (AI).