Use of race-based reference equations in pulmonary function testing has led to thresholds for what qualifies as impairment in populations.

Background Pulmonary function testing provides important insight regarding health; the vital capacity (VC) is so named because of its association with survival and longevity. Interpretation of ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a medical condition in which narrowed and stiffened arteries cause high blood pressure in the lungs. It’s one type of pulmonary hypertension, which is a ...

Practicing mindful breathing (pranayama) alongside yoga postures (asanas) can help manage symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Yoga may promote deep breathing and reduce anxiety ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...