The Social Security Administration has requested the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to review the latest published research and science and produce a report addressing best ...

Background Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a heterogenous group of irreversible life-limiting diseases with high symptom burden. Distinct to the clinician- and patient-reported palliative needs ...

To compare the results of spirometry testing in primary care with those obtained at a pulmonary function laboratory and to explore whether differences were due to technique or equipment. Spirometry ...

Background—Pulmonary diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (Dlco), alveolar capillary membrane diffusing capacity (Dm), and pulmonary capillary blood volume (Vc) are all significantly reduced after ...

Unlike barrier filters which trap expectorated matter whilst allowing viruses and bacteria to pass through, Vitalograph filters use an electrostatically charged material that traps expectorated matter ...

Evidence-based recommendations on the early use of digital technologies for applying algorithms to spirometry to support asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) diagnosis in primary ...

Spiropalm is the NEW hand-held device designed for flexible spirometry screening. Tests can be performed easily and accurately wherever it is needed. Results are monitored on the bright and clear ...

Abstract: The accurate flow rate measurement is fundamental in various fields, particularly in spirometry and assisted mechanical ventilation. This article aims to provide an overview of the different ...

Introduction RADicA (Rapid Access Diagnostics for Asthma) is a study aiming to improve the asthma diagnostic pathway in the UK. Participants complete a range of lung function tests (LFTs) over 3–4 ...

Introduction Remote monitoring of lung function has been proposed as an adjunct to support clinical care in patients with interstitial lung diseases (ILD). Previous studies have shown that home ...