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 […]

2023 American College of Rheumatology  Guideline for the Screening andMonitoring of Interstitial Lung Disease in Patients with Systemic AutoimmuneRheumatic Disease

By América Torres peoplecreations/Freepik With the aim of providing you with information that may be useful in your medical practice, the Guide have summarized the main recommendations of the 2023 American College of Rheumatology Guideline for the Detection and Monitoring of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) in individuals with systemic autoimmune disease. Rheumatic disease. This clinical […]

The crucial role of spirometry to enhance lung health

By América Torres Spirometry is fundamental in the assessment of overall pulmonary function. It allows analyzing the impact on lung function caused by various diseases, evaluating the airways’ response to medical treatment, monitoring the disease’s progression, or the outcome of therapeutic interventions, and determining the prognosis for many pulmonary conditions. In this article, we will […]

LFX Software: SCHILLER’s Solution for Pulmonary Function Testing

By América Torres SCHILLER‘s LFX Software is a comprehensive solution for pulmonary function testing that can make a significant difference in the care of patients with respiratory conditions. It is a user-friendly patient management platform that provides healthcare professionals with sophisticated tools to conduct high-quality lung assessments.   At SCHILLER- GANSHORN, we understand the importance […]

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 […]