A spirometrically-defined restrictive ventilatory defect is a common finding when performing spirometry. A population-based study was conducted in Spain. The response rate from 11 participating ...

Pairing oxygen with noninvasive ventilation at home for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with persistent high carbon dioxide levels in the blood, who had recently had a ...

The results of spirometry test can be interpreted to provide valuable information about the function of the lungs and respiratory system and guide diagnostic and treatment decisions. There are various ...

Royal Philips NV is reporting the launch of Philips Ventilator Bipap A40 EFL, a noninvasive ventilator that aims to help patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) breathe easier. With ...

Hillrom has moved to pick up former Fierce 15 winner Breathe Technologies, maker of a wearable ventilator for people with lung conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The $130 ...

Study finds no statistically significant duration in the use of mechanical ventilation for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who took acetazolamide, but there was a clinically ...

Medical researchers have released new clinical practice guidelines to help advise clinicians on the optimal management of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic ...