A new study has confirmed that coaxial silicone (SIL) drains, due to their softer material, result in less patient discomfort ...

The measurement of maximum expiratory pressure is also useful, however, for differentiating generalized neuromuscular weakness from specific weakness of the diaphragm or other inspiratory muscles.

COPD has a large economic impact on the healthcare system and a destructive impact on the lives of patients and their ...

RESULTS: When comparing with groups, the coronavirus disease 2019 group presented statistically significant lower maximal inspiratory pressure values compared with the control group (88.32±16.62 vs.

The present study aimed at evaluating respiratory function in a population of MS patients with conventional respiratory parameters, such as maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), maximum expiratory ...

Respiratory muscle training moderately improved lung function, especially respiratory muscle strength, in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) compared with no intervention or sham ...

The epiphany of common sense came late in an otherwise tedious congressional subcommittee hearing, and from a Democrat, Representative Jim Costa. He gets that Republicans and the administration of ...

WASHINGTON DC – US Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the top Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Thursday urged for what she described as “maximum pressure” against Russia over Ukraine ...

Visit-to-visit FEV1 variation was found to be a mortality risk factor among 9/11 FDNY rescue and recovery workers.

This updated asthma guideline establishes a consistent approach to improving asthma diagnosis and control in adults and ...

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet effectively treated high blood pressure among type 2 diabetics, researchers reported recently in JAMA Internal Medicine. “A lot of people ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Both dyspnea and respiratory drive went down with vs. without nasal high-flow therapy in orally intubated patients, according to research presented at the American Thoracic ...