Body Plethysmograph Buyer’s Guide: 8 Key Questions to Make the Right Choice

Body plethysmography is a non-invasive and indispensable method for obtaining detailed information about lung volumes and airway function—data that other pulmonary function tests cannot provide. With the increasing prevalence of respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, and the lasting effects of COVID-19, the need for reliable and precise diagnostic tools has never been greater. A […]

Relationship between decline in lung function and cardiovascular risk

By América Torres Photo Lifestyle memory / Freepik The decline in lung function begins around the age of 25: an annual FEV1 drop between 25 and 30 ml is considered normal. Among influencing factors we can include smoking, environmental and behavioral factors and genetics. While this is a well-known predictor of COPD and is associated […]

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 […]