Spirometry
Race-neutral lung function equations identify severe COPD in Black smokers
Use of race-neutral/race-free equations to find FEV1 revealed that some Black smokers had more severe COPD than previously found with race-specific equations, according to results published in CHEST.
Lung cancer screening program identifies airways disease in previously undiagnosed COPD
SAN DIEGO — More than 75% of individuals who underwent lung cancer screening without a reported history of COPD had airways disease, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Young smoker CT scans show lung abnormalities, lung function loss over 3 years
SAN DIEGO — Lung abnormalities appeared more frequently on CT scans from young current smokers vs. never smokers, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Race-neutral equations for COPD trial eligibility may lead to more Black patients enrolled
SAN DIEGO — Using race-neutral equations to determine eligibility for COPD clinical trials may lead to higher percentages of Black patients enrolled, according to a poster presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
AI-based software for spirometry interpretation improves primary care diagnostic accuracy
SAN DIEGO — Use of an AI-supported software to interpret spirometry curves resulted in more accurate diagnoses made by general practitioners, according to research presented at the American Thoracic Society International Conference.
Race-neutral lung function equations impact spirometry interpretation
Use of race-neutral vs. race-specific lung function equations led to different interpretations of spirometry findings, especially among Black individuals, according to study results.
Impaired spirometry, COPD raise cardiovascular disease prevalence, incidence
Having impaired vs. normal spirometry findings, as well as COPD, raised the odds for cardiovascular disease and the risk for incident cardiovascular disease, according to study results published in CHEST.
Hyperinflation, COPD screening, smoking cessation among changes in 2024 GOLD report
To reflect advances in COPD diagnosis and treatment, the 2024 Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease report features both new and revised sections.
Odds for black lung, respiratory impairment high in Indigenous coal miners
Older Indigenous coal miners faced a higher likelihood for black lung disease and respiratory impairment than non-Indigenous miners, according to study results published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
Suspected bronchiectasis linked to high mortality risk regardless of lung function
Fulfilling criteria for suspected bronchiectasis raised the risk for all-cause mortality among adults with a smoking history, even if they had normal lung function, according to results published in Annals of Internal Medicine.