The FEV1/FVC ratio is a test that helps measure how much air you can forcefully expire (exhale) from your lungs. It involves a tool called a spirometer that can measure the volume of breath expired in ...

“A Mediterranean-style diet is a popular choice that follows this nutrient-rich pattern. This type of ... volume in the lungs and causes restrictive lung disease,” Wharton told Healio.

WASHINGTON (7News) — The Director of Advocacy at the American Lung Association (ALA) Aleks Casper discusses the "State of the Air" report that breaks down how the air quality affects local ...

Small airways disease may be evaluated with a single inspiratory CT scan using generative artificial intelligence (AI).

Nearly 18% of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including 16.3% of those with inactive disease, met the criteria for avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Among patients ...

People who smoke may need to take more frequent spirometry tests because they’re more likely to experience faster and more frequent changes in lung capacity than nonsmokers. Learn about the best ...

Early diagnosis of lung cancer may improve the prognosis, but many people aren’t aware they have it until it spreads. Screening tests may help detect the disease. Blood tests are not yet ...

American Lung Association’s 26th Annual “State of the Air” report highlights air quality in Amarillo metro area and across the nation. Today, the American Lung Association released the 2025 “State of ...

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In addition to the 27 worst cities for each pollutant listed above, the 25 most polluted counties for ozone and particle pollution are ranked in the tables below.