Share on Pinterest PongMoji/Getty Images Spirometry is an important tool for diagnosing and determining treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). This breathing test can detect ...

Explore strategies for controlling COPD and improving health, with a focus on management and lifestyle changes.

Researchers have identified new lung function and blood test cutoffs to improve timely chronic hypercapnia management in ...

COPD is a serious yet preventable disease, and early intervention can preserve lung function and overall well-being.

Take a big deep breath in, up, up, up, up! Suck it in – blow hard! Blast out fast! Blow it out, blow it out, blow it out, blow, blow, blow. Breathe deep, up, up, up, up and catch your breath He ...

Additional diagnostic tests may include monitoring your breath as you sleep or exercise. There is no set age for a COPD screening. It’s best to discuss symptoms with your doctor if you suspect ...

There is a misconception that experiencing constant breathlessness is a typical part of getting older when this is not the ...

Michael Morton recently underwent a pulmonary function test at Estes Park Health. The 75-year-old Estes Park retiree was ...