Healio

Race-neutral lung function equations change spirometry interpretation in children

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Black children had lower FEV 1 and FVC percent predicted after race-neutral vs. -specific equation use. Black vs ...
Medscape

Harms of Race-Specific Spirometry in Black Children Extend to Asthma Diagnosis and Treatment

SAN DIEGO — Several studies presented here at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI)/World Allergy Organization 2025 Annual Meeting solidify the case that race-neutral ...

How do volcanic eruptions affect children's lungs? "Hidden damage" overlooked by standard respiratory function tests

Living in Kagoshima, this feels like a personal issue.This is a research report investigating the respiratory effects of the ...
The Lancet

When spirometry is normal: can FeNO fill the gap in asthma diagnosis?

Asthma is one of the most prevalent chronic respiratory diseases, imposing a considerable individual and societal burden, yet objective diagnosis remains challenging. Diagnosis relies on several ...
Nature

Comparison of Forced Oscillation Technique and Spirometry for Assessing Airway Obstruction and its Reversibility in Asthmatic Children

Latin American Society for Pediatric Research (LASPR): Abstracts from the XL Annual Meeting November 2002 - Pinamar, Argentina ...
Healthline

What You Need to Know About Using an Incentive Spirometer for Lung Strength

An incentive spirometer is a handheld medical device that measures the volume of your breath. Your doctor, surgeon, or nurse will give you specific instructions on how to use it. Share on Pinterest ...