A pulmonologist discusses the history and influence of race-based reference equations in pulmonary function testing interpretation and patient care.

Cystic fibrosis treatments are improving patients’ quality of life. Three physicians from University of Iowa Health Care share more about cystic fibrosis.

Early detection and prompt treatment of acute pulmonary embolism (PE), a sudden and potentially life‑threatening blood clot that blocks arteries in the lungs, is critical. Comprehensive ...

A 91-year-old man was admitted to the hospital with weight loss, dyspnea, and eosinophilia. An anteroposterior chest radiograph obtained 2 months earlier showed bibasilar patchy opacities. A ...

As more research finds evidence of QOL benefits, pulmonologists ponder bringing new singing programs to their patients.

On Monday, February 9, it was confirmed 10 days after her passing that Catherine O'Hara passed away due to a blood clot in her lungs. Per the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner's Office on her death ...

Legendary Canadian actress and comedian Catherine O’Hara died of a pulmonary embolism, her Los Angeles death certificate revealed. O’Hara, who died on Jan. 30 in a Santa Monica hospital, was also ...

Catherine O'Hara died from a pulmonary embolism, according to the actress's death certificate, which was obtained by USA TODAY on Feb. 9. TMZ was first to report the news. A pulmonary embolism is a ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare disease associated with high mortality due to right ventricular dysfunction. During PAH diagnostic workup, pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are essential ...

They can’t guarantee future health, but they can tell you the trajectory you’re on. By Dana G. Smith Take a minute to consider the last decade of your life. What type of physical shape do you hope to ...

Pulmonary function tests (PFTs), also called lung function tests, are some of the most important, but least understood, tools healthcare providers use to evaluate lung health. Though many people have ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers found reduced z scores for two lung function measures among children with gestational diabetes ...