Lung capacity is measured with a spirometry test, which is a common test to check lung function. It measures the amount of air during inhalation and exhalation, the rate of breathing. Spirometry is ...
Cigarette smoking, for example, is responsible for nearly 90% of all lung cancer deaths and 80% of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... even though they had performed normally on a respiratory ...
High blood pressure (hypertension) causes thickening of the blood vessels and hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). A study conducted by Brazilian researchers has shown for the first time that ...
Blood Test Can Help Predict Chronic Lung Disease in Preterm Babies Aug. 7, 2024 — A blood test can help predict which preterm babies will go onto develop chronic lung disease, allowing for ...