Lung volume, a clinical indicator of lung growth and function, is commonly quantified using pulmonary function tests (PFTs) such as spirometry and body plethysmography which measure lung volumes, ...

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a dangerous malformation of the lungs and diaphragm that causes almost a third of affected babies to die from underdeveloped lungs. Medical researchers made ...

In Germany, a choir composed of signers with chronic lung disease shows that being breathless doesn't hold them back. Led by experts, this inspiring group is raising awareness about lung health while ...

The current flu season has been challenging for patients and healthcare providers in a variety of ways. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seasonal influenza activity ...

Someone with COVID-19 might expect to experience fatigue, cold and flu symptoms, and loss of taste and smell — but a paralyzed diaphragm would likely not be on the radar. It was certainly a surprise ...

Lung cancer remains the most common cause of cancer-related death, with mortality higher than breast cancer, prostate cancer and colorectal cancer. In fact, each year, approximately 226,000 Americans ...

Diaphragmatic pacing is a treatment that improves breathing for people who rely on a mechanical ventilator. It stimulates the phrenic nerve, the nerve in your neck that sends signals to your diaphragm ...