Pulmonary diagnostic tests are a series of tests which evaluate how well the lungs are performing. These tests may be performed to help diagnose disease, monitor disease progression or therapeutic ...

Examining a patient for common or complex pulmonary issues in a primary care setting takes time and expertise — physicians need to ask about symptoms and medical history and determine which tests to ...

Examining a patient for common or complex pulmonary issues in a primary care setting takes time and expertise — physicians need to ask about symptoms and medical history and determine which tests to ...

SELLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A nagging cough or congestion might not mean much to most of us. But it can be serious for those with lung conditions. Exercise testing can help specialists find ...

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 ...

Doctors use lung diffusion tests to measure how well a person’s lungs exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. The test can detect lung damage and help diagnose lung conditions, including emphysema and ...

In a review, investigators concluded that physicians should use pulmonary function tests in addition to standard spirometry evaluations to better ensure that patients are appropriately being diagnosed ...