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COPD Flare-up? Here's How to Breathe Easier and When to Call a Doctor
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a condition that affects more than 14 million U.S. adults, is marked by damage ...
Medscape1d
Lung MRI Using Inhaled Gas Can Detect Regional Defects
Researchers reported that a lung MRI technique that uses inhaled gas can identify early patchy lung defects in patients with ...
Too Old to Operate1d
The usefulness of the forced oscillation technique in the diagnosis of bronchial asthma in seniors.
Obstructive pulmonary diseases are common in the elderly but often remain underdiagnosed due to limited spirometry availability or challenges with patient cooperation during testing. This study ...
emjreviews.com3d
Breaking Barriers: Why COPD Diagnosis Is Often Delayed
A new study highlights the multiple obstacles patients face before receiving a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...
The Lancet3d
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: new therapies and old needs
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a manifestation of structural violence, the process through which societies ...