Can informing a patient of the results of spirometry testing increase awareness of the harmful effects of smoking?

Effectiveness of Spirometry as a Motivational Tool for Smoking Cessation A Clinical Trial, the ESPIMOAT Study ...

Recommended management of asthma, including appropriate diagnostic steps and use of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) in ...

Background Abnormal lung volumes that reflect air trapping are common in COPD. However, their significance in smokers with preserved spirometry (normal FEV1 to FVC ratio) is unclear. Methods Using the ...

Conclusion This review consistently found elevated R5-R20 levels in small airway disease across all obstructive lung diseases, even with normal spirometry. A mean X5 value of ≤ -0.1kPa/L/s could ...

This value is in keeping with normal values commonly cited in the literature, 3,4 which approximate 15 to 45 per cent. The frequency distribution of the uptakes determined in 1959 is shown in ...

Paul McGinley has voiced his concern over Rory McIlroy's behaviour as the US Open gets underway this week, saying "this is not normal Rory”. McIlroy found himself on top of the world after ...

Automotive research company iSeeCars conducted a study to find out which car colors have the highest and lowest depreciation rates.

Visit-to-visit FEV1 variation was found to be a mortality risk factor among 9/11 FDNY rescue and recovery workers.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and outcomes of antireflux surgery in lung transplant recipients (LTRs) with BOS and associated gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Materials ...

Nothing was found in her bags or outer clothing. Child Q, now a woman, said she does not know if she is going to “feel normal again”.

To me, having no savings is normal, and until that day, I’d presumed it was normal for most other people. How could I be so wrong?