While the rate of adults who smoke is reportedly down to a record low of 11% and fewer adolescents are vaping, children and adults alike are leading more sedentary lifestyles that can pose a variety ...

A medical centre is planning to expand its services to improve care for children and young people living with respiratory ...

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Workplace exposure to gases, dusts, fumes, and aromatic solvents used in paints, varnishes, and glues, is linked to waning lung capacity above and beyond that associated with normal aging, finds a ...

The lungs work tirelessly to fuel every cell in the body with oxygen. But due to the rising pollution levels, the lungs also struggle and get stressed. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Kuldeep ...

The same wireless technology that can track your cat or locate an item in a warehouse can also monitor your breathing.

What are pulmonary function tests? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are tests of lung function. They are intended to evaluate and monitor chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is ...

The BOLT test, or Body Oxygen Level Test, is a simple and safe way to check your breathing efficiency at home. This standardized method measures how long you can comfortably hold your breath until the ...

A lower initial lung diffusion capacity for carbon monoxide is associated with a higher rate of progression from very early diagnosis to definite systemic sclerosis.