Pulmonary function tests are a group of noninvasive breathing tests that measure how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out and how efficiently your lungs transfer ...

A pulmonary embolism (PE) occurs when a foreign substance blocks an artery in your lungs, stopping blood flow. It’s usually caused by a blood clot, but can sometimes be due to lipid, air, or tumor ...

Investigators provide recent information on the classification, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension, focusing specifically on its impact on women. Pulmonary ...

Respiratory acidosis is your body’s response to having too much carbon dioxide (CO2) in your lungs. The large amount of CO2 makes your body fluids and blood acidic to the point where your blood pH is ...