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Pulmonary diseases: when the profession is a risk
Many professions entail the risk of developing lung diseases. Therefore, it is advisable for pulmonologists to consider a differential diagnosis for each primary pattern of respiratory disease, which includes both occupational and environmental exposures.
23.04.24 08:54 PM - Comment(s)
Diagnosis of Asthma: Challenges and Solutions
Peripheral airways have been disregarded, mainly due to their inaccessibility with traditional tests. Discover the new non-invasive technique that helps accurately assess them.
28.03.24 04:23 AM - Comment(s)
The crucial role of spirometry to enhance lung health
Although spirometry is a straightforward and cost-effective test, it is often underutilized. This blog explores its advantages among patients, especially those facing occupational exposure to hazardous particles.
12.03.24 09:43 PM - Comment(s)
Clinical Benefits of Oscillometry in Respiratory Assessment
Oscillometry can detect small airway hyper-responsiveness, offering more information about the patient’s prognosis for asthma or COPD. It complements spirometry providing additional insights. By utilizing both tests, physicians can make more informed patient treatment decisions.
30.08.23 08:14 PM - Comment(s)
Asthma: Exploring its Impactful Figures
In this article, we will focus on presenting an overview of asthma through the available figures according to reports from various researchers and organizations.
03.08.23 06:29 PM - Comment(s)
SCHILLER performed BP & lung function screening at Adult Day Care center
We care about people. We are always ready to offer our innovative cardiopulmonary technology to take care of patients of all ages.
04.05.23 03:45 PM - Comment(s)
Emphysema: ESI, a new marker of severity
If used along spirometry, the novel ESI index can become a useful marker of emphysema severity.
12.12.22 06:17 PM - Comment(s)
Relationship between decline in lung function and cardiovascular risk
Can accelerated decline in lung function predict cardiovascular events? This is what the ARIC study found.
02.09.22 05:36 AM - Comment(s)
Impact of COVID-19 on exercise pathophysiology
Hospital survival in case of severe COVID-19 involvement is often associated with residual fibrotic lung abnormalities, evidenced by pulmonary CT at the time of discharge, and lung function tests.
27.04.21 04:40 PM - Comment(s)
Endotypical COPD treatment
COPD and its exacerbations are a serious health problem. COPD is the third leading cause of death worldwide. According to a study entitled
25.03.21 11:05 PM - Comment(s)
Spirometry, an underestimated test
Although dyspnea is a common reason for consulting a primary care physician (1 - 4% of all visits) pulmonary function tests are often overlooked and seldom performed
01.03.21 03:10 PM - Comment(s)

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