Different tests can diagnose emphysema at different phases. For example, a chest X-ray can help diagnose moderate or severe cases of emphysema, while a CT scan can be beneficial in diagnosing early ...
Nov. 27, 2024 — A recent trial finds an injection given during some asthma and COPD attacks is more effective than the current treatment of steroid tablets, reducing the need for further ...
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David Lynch, writer and director of the Hollywood movies “Dune” and “Blue Velvet” and co-creator of the TV series “Twin Peaks,” has died at age 78, less than six months after ...
Colds, flu and HMPV have been rampaging across the country, thriving in the cold weather. Emphysema is a chronic condition that affects millions of people globally. This lung condition can make ...
A score that measures airflow into and out of your lungs can help diagnose COPD and determine the best treatments. Share on Pinterest PongMoji/Getty Images Spirometry is an important tool for ...
Lynch revealed in an August 2024 interview that he had been diagnosed with emphysema, resulting from a heavy smoking habit. The condition was so severe that Lynch told Sight & Sound magazine that ...