Interstitial Lung Disease: The Consequences of Misdiagnoses

By América Torres Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) encompass many unrelated conditions with both known and unknown etiologies, which often present diagnostic and therapeutic difficulties for treating physicians. Many believe that early specific diagnosis and immediate management are of no value, as the prognosis and treatment response are universally poor. Due to this belief, many patients […]

Advanced Oscillometry Insights: Managing Asthma and COPD

By América Torres Oscillometry is a non-invasive method for measuring the mechanical properties of the respiratory system, which can enhance our understanding and management of lung diseases such as asthma and COPD. This technique offers special advantages in situations where spirometry and other lung function tests are not suitable for patients, such as infants, people […]

Clinical Benefits of Oscillometry in Respiratory Assessment

By América Torres Oscillometry is a non-invasive method to measure the mechanical properties of the respiratory system. This diagnostic tool enhances the valuable contributions of spirometry for the diagnosis, assessment, and monitoring of respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD.   In this article, we will discuss the clinical advantages of oscillometry as a complementary […]

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 "Recent advances in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease pathogenesis: from disease mechanisms to precision medicine", so far, treatments focus on improving symptoms and preventing exacerbations, as there are no treatments that cure the […]

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. According to a study tested and evaluated during a pilot trial (Epidemiological Study in General Practice – SESAM 2) these were the actions in % taken by practitioners […]