Better lung function, expressed as higher forced vital capacity (FVC), is associated ... Lung function was evaluated as forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1), FVC, and FEV1/FVC ratio ...

COPD is a progressive lung disease with mild symptoms ... your force vital capacity (FVC) and your force expiratory volume in one second (FEV1). Your FVC is the total amount of air you can breathe ...

Endoscopic lung volume reduction using one-way valves to induce atelectasis ... Conclusion Selected patients have the potential of significant benefit in terms of lung function, exercise capacity and ...

Methods Lung function was tested at 9–11 years in children born at term (controls) and at ≤32 weeks gestation. Tests included spirometry, oscillatory mechanics, multiple breath nitrogen washout and ...

13 14 Adenosine-related permanent outcomes were defined as those that persisted after the intraoperative use of adenosine, such as recurrent arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, Q wave changes, changes ...

These five easy breathing exercises can help detoxify your lungs and improve their capacity over time. The key is consistency—just a few minutes of practice every day can make a big difference.

For patients with advanced emphysema, EBV is associated with higher mortality and morbidity compared with LVRS.

Citation: Findings suggest lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema may have better outcomes than previously reported (2025, January 27) retrieved 21 February 2025 from https://medicalxpress ...

A combination of mRNA and a new lipid nanoparticle could help heal damaged lungs, according to new research from the Perelman ...

LOS ANGELES—January 26, 2025—As contemporary surgical practice continues to evolve, patients who undergo surgical lung volume reduction (LVRS) for advanced emphysema may survive longer and ...

Taking care of your lungs doesn’t have to be complicated. These five easy breathing exercises can help detoxify your lungs ...