Pulmonary function tests are a group of noninvasive breathing tests that measure how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out and how efficiently your lungs transfer ...

Cold weather, low humidity, and pollution place continuous stress on the respiratory system during the winter months.

Children with spina bifida, a malformation of the spinal cord that can lead to mobility impairments and hydrocephalus—a buildup of fluid in the brain—face significant risk of cognitive difficulties ...

High cannabis use is associated with worse lung function, respiratory symptoms, and airway immune changes, highlighting ...

Respiratory and sleep medicine physicians share collaborative measures to diagnose and treat comorbid sleep disorders and ...

A fun test to see how healthy your lungs really are.

According to research published in journals from the American Thoracic Society (ATS), inhaling tear gas or pepper spray—even during a single incident—can harm respiratory function and increase the ...

That stubborn belly fat isn’t harmless. Doctors explain how it weakens abdominal muscles, increasing the risk of hernia. Follow these tips to reduce belly fat.

From lingering coughs to silent breathing disorders, childhood lung problems are more common and more manageable than many ...

Pulmonary fibrosis significantly impacts sexual function, with 74% of patients experiencing dyspnea during sexual activity, affecting their quality of life. The study used UCSD-SOBQ and SPARC ...

For years, when the EPA assessed the economic impact of new regulations, it weighed both the health costs for Americans and ...

Slower oxygen recovery after a 6-minute walk test may predict poorer lung function and a higher risk for disease progression in patients with fibrotic interstitial lung disease.