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Patients with COPD, preserved ratio impaired spirometry have faster frailty progression

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. Patients with preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm ...
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Spirometry Predicts Pre-COPD State Regardless of Smoking Habits

Preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) was associated with the development of airway obstruction over 10 years of follow-up, independent of smoking habits, with comparable odds for disease ...
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Spirometry: A valuable but overlooked tool

Recent studies show that many patients are being treated for COPD without confirmatory spirometry. In-office testing is easy and available. A recent study showed that only 32% of patients admitted to ...
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NuvoAir’s Air Next Spirometer Is FDA-Approved for In-Home Use

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, NuvoAir Medical announced its innovative Air Next Spirometer has received formal 510(k) clearance for in-home use as a full spirometer. 510(k) approval empowers NuvoAir ...
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Simple screening for common lung disease could relieve millions globally

Globally, COPD has also been a major risk factor associated with Covid-19 outcomes. In high-income countries, COPD is typically caused by smoking tobacco and is diagnosed using a spirometer, where an ...
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Questionnaire, peak expiratory flow useful for COPD screening when spirometry unavailable

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . This study included adults in Nepal, Peru and Uganda. Discriminative performance improved after adding ...