BACKGROUND A study was undertaken to compare the ability of computed tomographic (CT) scores and pulmonary function tests to detect changes in lung disease in children and adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). METHODS CT scans and pulmonary function tests were retrospectively studied in a cohort of patients with CF aged 5-52 years for whom two or three CT scans at 3 year intervals were available,...

hemochromatosis, especially with cardiac and liver problem, is rare in iran. we report a young female with pulmonary hypertension and abnormal liver function tests due to non hfe- related hemochromatosis.

BACKGROUND Pulmonary impairment in patients suffering ulcerative colitis (UC) has been suggested by several investigators using standard pulmonary function tests (PFTs). This changes in pulmonary function associated with minimal respiratory symptoms have been documented, especially in patients with active disease. The aim of this prospective study was to determine airway resistance and lung vol...

medicines that you should not take on the day of your test. What is spirometry? Spirometry is one of the most commonly ordered lung function tests. The spirometer measures how much air you can breathe into your lungs and how much air you can quickly blow out of your lungs. This test is done by having you take in a deep breath and then, as fast as you can, blow out all of the air. You will be bl...

Air-conditioners (AC) are devices/systems that are used indoors to cool air by reducing the humidity of the air following condensation of the water vapour. It is observed that hyperventilation of cold dry air causes bronchoconstriction in asthmatic patients. [1,2] Modern styles of living in urban areas are considered potentially responsible for the development of airway allergic diseases due to...

Chest radiographs and pulmonary function tests are used as non-invasive techniques for the clinical management and guide to treatment in patients with diffuse interstitial pulmonary disease. The serial use of these tests may not give a true indication of the pathological activity of the disease process in the lung. Pulmonary function tests often remain abnormal despite inactivity of the patholo...

Background: A study was undertaken to compare the ability of computed tomographic (CT) scores and pulmonary function tests to detect changes in lung disease in children and adults with cystic fibrosis (CF). Methods: CT scans and pulmonary function tests were retrospectively studied in a cohort of patients with CF aged 5–52 years for whom two or three CT scans at 3 year intervals were available,...