Using 21 st century diagnostics to overcome barriers for lung function testing in primary care: it is time to consider oscillometry Obstructive airways diseases, including asthma and COPD as the most ...

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed a tool that can identify airway mucus abnormalities in patients with chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs when your airway partially or completely blocks during sleep, causing snoring and repeated awakenings. It can raise the risk of high blood pressure, heart attack, ...

Healthcare professionals use tools like the GOLD system and the BODE index to evaluate the stage and impact of COPD. While COPD may shorten life span, advances in treatment and management are ...