Despite ongoing progress, structural racism and health disparities continue to shape health care practices in ways health care providers may not even realize. A recent study in JAMA Network Open, ...

A lung function test used to help diagnose asthma works better in the morning, becoming less reliable throughout the day, researchers have found. Using real world data from 1,600 patients, available ...

Early-onset asthma was associated with impaired lung function at age 19 years, but contrary to researchers’ expectations, sensitization to aeroallergens did not appear to influence this outcome.

Key points of this discussion]Asthma and COPD have overlapping symptoms and test findings. Distinguish between 'variable ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Pulmonary function testing results can indicate obstructive patterns. Providers must properly coach patients ...

Office-based pulmonary function testing, also known as spirometry, is a powerful tool for primary care physicians to diagnose and manage respiratory problems. An obstructive defect is indicated by a ...