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

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.

China: A new meta-analysis published in BMC Pulmonary Medicine found that pulmonary rehabilitation in mechanically ventilated patients resulted in significant improvements in maximum inspiratory ...

Introduction There are concerns that the use of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) in patients with brain injury may potentially elevate intracranial pressure (ICP). However, the transmission of ...

A respiratory Pressure monitor is a digital monitor, which is simply structured, designed, and developed under the aegis of a pressure sensor. The maximum inspiratory and expiratory pressure is said ...

High blood pressure (hypertension) causes thickening of the blood vessels and hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). A study conducted by Brazilian researchers has shown for the first time ...

General muscle strength was measured using a hand grip dynamometer, and respiratory muscle strength was evaluated using a manovacuometer to gauge maximal inspiratory and expiratory pressure. The ...

A relative increase of intrapulmonary over intrabronchial pressure exists, and expiratory time is prolonged. 14 In restrictive diseases such as pulmonary fibrosis and congestive heart failure the ...

Most patients with cough weakness also experienced diaphragm dysfunction, and those with either of these disorders tested for decreased maximal expiratory pressure (MEP), characterizing the ...