We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Impairment of lung diffusion capacity, which correlated ...

The diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide (DLCO) is used to measure the body's ability to transfer oxygen across the alveolar-capillary membrane. [1] Internists use this test to identify ...

THE patient with a chest roentgenogram showing persisting diffuse infiltrations often presents a difficult diagnostic problem. The x-ray picture and the usual complaint of dyspnea are nonspecific.

There are many different types of pulmonary function tests that may be used to provide valuable information about the lungs, as well as detect the presence of and/or monitor certain respiratory ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Statin therapy may have a significant benefit on progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to ...

IODIZED oil (Ethiodol) infused directly into the lymphatic vessels permits radiographic visualization of remote lymph nodes in the pelvis and retroperitoneum and has proved to be valuable in the ...

With the growing number of long-term lung cancer survivors, research is needed to identify and address cancer survivorship issues. One of the most common and debilitating symptoms among lung cancer ...

World Lung Day is an annual campaign observed on September 25th to raise awareness about lung health and promote better lung care around the world. As we age, our lungs, like many other organs, ...