Pulmonary Health Articles & Analysis
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The cardiopulmonary system is closely linked to human health. Therefore, pulmonary function testing is crucial for both disease prevention and diagnosis.Since different diseases lead to distinct abnormalities, pulmonary function tests play a pivotal role in accurately assessing the nature and severity of these abnormalities. ...
Pulmonary function tests evaluate lung function and diagnose respiratory conditions. Two critical tests of pulmonary assessment are spirometry and the measurement of diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO). ...
They do this to keep track of the patient’s pulmonary health and determine appropriate course of action at the right time. ...
The present study examined the pattern of TB morbidity in Lagos metropolis with the aim of identifying the explanatory factors. Data on reported cases of pulmonary TB were collected from five DOTS centres (1997 to 2002). Moreover, 120 TB patients were sampled from the DOTS centres so as to provide additional information. Results showed significant variation in the morbidity ...