Worried about lung health amid rising air pollution? A chest surgeon explains a simple breath-holding test you can try at ...
Experts say that you can assess your lung capacity at home without any expensive tests. Simply take a deep breath and hold it. If you can hold your breath for 40 seconds, your lungs are fully fit.
January is National Radon Action Month, and the American Lung Association is raising awareness of the potential health risks of radon and the importance of home testing. Exposure to radon is the ...
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 ...