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Pulmonary Function Testing Articles & Analysis: This-Year
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The GOLD 2024/2025 reports emphasize that spirometry is required to establish the diagnosis of COPD, with a post-bronchodilator FEV1/FVC < 0.7 serving as the defining criterion for persistent airflow limitation in the appropriate clinical context.Health awareness campaigns have also highlighted the value of lung function testing. For instance, World COPD Day ...
While the dangers of primary smoking are well-known, nearly half of the U.S. population remains at risk from the silent threat of secondhand smoke (SHS). Chronic exposure to SHS triggers a cascade of inflammation and vascular damage that can lead to irreversible conditions like COPD and emphysema. A recent study from Sturgis et al. (2025) has demonstrated a promising new therapeutic candidate: ...