How to know if your lungs are healthy: Chest surgeon suggests a simple test to try at home

Worried about lung health amid rising air pollution? A chest surgeon explains a simple breath-holding test you can try at ...
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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery

Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a treatment for end-stage lung disease caused by emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that causes shortness of breath ...
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Think You Have COPD? See Early Warning Signs and How to Test Yourself at Home

We’ve all felt winded when taking the stairs or dealt with a cough from time to time. But if these issues linger, they could be early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). If you have ...
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Pulmonary Function Tests in COPD Progression Monitoring

What are pulmonary function tests? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are tests of lung function. They are intended to evaluate and monitor chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is ...