Respiratory nurse lead Carol Stonham outlines what nurses in primary care need to know about changes in the diagnosis and ...

A low percentage confirms airflow obstruction, which can then be used to help determine what might cause that airflow obstruction: COPD, asthma ... FEV1/FVC of 70% or less. In this stage, your ...

Around 20% to 25% of individuals with rapidly declining FEV1/FVC trajectories experienced wheezing and usual ...

Respiratory illnesses that progress to pediatric asthma exacerbations are linked to a steeper rise in interferon expression in airways and blood.

You feel that your normal everyday activities are impaired by asthma Your peak flow or FEV1 are diminished from a baseline level If you have any of these symptoms you should consider seeing your ...