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Premature Vascular and Bone Changes Occur in COPD Patients

...or COPD. All participants in the study underwent spirometry to determine lung function, had their aortic pulse wave velocity measured along with another indirect measurement of arterial stiffness, took bone mineral density tests of their spine and hips, and had their blood sampled for inflammatory mediators. ...

Are You In The 40s ? Check for COPD

... morning. A simple, painless breathing test called spirometry can confirm whether a person has COPD', GOLD explained. It also observed that, 'Worldwide, the most commonly encountered risk factor is cigarette smoking. Other important risk factors include dust and chemicals encountered on the job and smoke from b...

Large Community Spirometry Screening Proves Successful

...hysicians (ACCP), also demonstrates that community spirometry screenings can identify a large proportion of subj...is, researchers examined the impact of large-scale spirometry screening. “We began screening subjects in June 2005 and continued through March of 2006,” said Dr...

US Miners Still Prey to Black lung Disease

...their work history and health as well as underwent spirometry to determine lung capacity, and chest X-rays.30 of them had evidence of rapidly progressive pneumoconiosis. 11 of the most advanced cases had been working in the mines for almost 31 years, and two subjects had started mining before the 1969 limits to...

Two Distinct Types of Vocal Cord Dysfunction Identified

...y, reversible inspiratory airflow obstruction with spirometry during observed symptoms, or a convincing history of episodic inspiratory stridor that was rapid in onset and rapidly reversible in the absence of any other findings." The symptoms of VCD can be mistaken for asthma because both can include labored ...

Male Lung Cancer Patients Less Likely To Perform Well in Lung Function Tests

...hers also suggest that gender-based differences in spirometry should be considered in constructing strategies for screening for lung cancer. Although screening for lung cancer is currently not a standard level of care, persons considered suitable candidates for lung cancer screening include those with heavy s...

Popcorn Workers At Health Risk

...d San Francisco, CA, administered a questionnaire, spirometry testing, and sputum induction to 81 workers employed by a popcorn factory. Fifty-nine workers had a history of high exposure to popcorn flavoring vapors, with positions in mixing, microwave packing, maintenance, and quality control, while 22 worker...

Accuracy Of Lung Function Test Questioned

...search brings to light some common problems with a spirometry test. It is widely assumed that accuracy is guara...y is. Thus researchers say that those who conduct spirometry need to be aware of these possible errors....

Investigations That Help Detect Lung Disease

...se of death in the United States. A test known as spirometry may significantly help physicians diagnose patient...ary disease earlier.Researchers compared an office spirometry test and a screening questionnaire to determine which could more effectively detect early stages of ...

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