Volatile compounds contained in human breath reflect the inner workings of the body. A
large number of studies have been published that link individual components of breath to …

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) has become an invaluable tool in healthcare,
improving the diagnosis of disease and the quality, efficacy, assessment and safety of …

The severe health consequences of the corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic
have been exacerbated by the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors …

Background Although spirometry is an important marker in the management of pulmonary
exacerbations in cystic fibrosis (CF), it is a forced maneuver and can generate aerosol …

Background The small airways comprise the largest cross-sectional area of the lungs,
however, assessing and reporting abnormalities for this region of the bronchial tree has …

Background The association between impaired lung function and mortality has been well
documented in the general population of Western European countries. We assessed the risk …

Introduction COPD is underdiagnosed, and measurement of spirometry alongside low-dose
computed tomography (LDCT) screening for lung cancer is one strategy to increase earlier …

Respiratory muscle weakness results in substantial discomfort, disability, and ultimately
death in many neuromuscular diseases. Respiratory system impairment manifests as …

Background Bronchodilator responsiveness (BDR) using FEV1 is often utilised to separate
COPD patients from asthmatics, although it can be present in some COPD patients. With the …

This BTS Clinical Statement addresses the risk assessment, prevention and management of
community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in people with a learning disability of all ages. Each …