Background Spirometry is a measure of lung function used to make clinical decisions regarding the diagnosis and management of ...

A novel test that looks at mucus proteins may help assess the health of the lungs in people with COPD, according to a new study.

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed a tool that can identify airway mucus abnormalities in patients with ...

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 ...

Blood sampling is a quick and accurate tool used to diagnose health conditions, like heart disease, diabetes, and liver function. Researchers at the ...