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If you've been recommended to undergo a Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), you might have questions about what it involves and why it’s essential. PFTs are crucial for diagnosing and managing conditions like #COPD, #asthma, and other respiratory diseases, but many patients don’t know what to expect. Our latest blog breaks down: ✔️ The different types of PFTs ✔️ How they help diagnose lung conditions ✔️ Why they're important for your long-term lung health Whether you're new to pulmonary testing or managing a chronic condition, understanding PFTs can make all the difference. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e6FrP-5P #PulmonaryHealth #LungCare #Pulmonology #Healthcare #ChronicIllness

October is Healthy Lung Month. Your lungs are vital to your overall health. MGC Diagnostics can help by providing accurate and reliable diagnostic tools for a variety of respiratory conditions like asthma and COPD. These tools can help healthcare providers: + Diagnose respiratory diseases early: Early diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and can improve patient outcomes.  + Monitor disease progression: Regular monitoring can help track the effectiveness of treatment and make necessary adjustments.  + Identify underlying causes: Diagnostic tests can help determine the root cause of respiratory symptoms, leading to more targeted treatments.  + Evaluate treatment effectiveness: By measuring changes in lung function and other respiratory parameters, diagnostic tests can help assess the success of treatment plans. + Supporting research and development: Our products can be used in research studies to advance our understanding of respiratory diseases and develop new treatment options. Would you like to learn more about specific MGC Diagnostics products? See our full line of products here: https://lnkd.in/gVQdYwRK #RespiratoryDiagnostics #MGCDiagnostics #Innovation #LungHealth #Healthcare #PFT #Pulmonary #respiratory #CPET #HealthyLungMonth

Pulmonary function testing (PFT) is a comprehensive set of tests designed to assess lung function and respiratory performance, crucial for diagnosing, managing, and monitoring respiratory diseases. Types: - Spirometry - Lung volume measurements - Forced vital capacity (FVC) - Maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) - Maximal inspiratory/expiratory pressures (MIP/MEP) - Body plethysmography - Diffusing capacity - Cardiopulmonary exercise tests - Bronchoprovocation tests PFTs measure lung volume, capacity, flow rates, and gas exchange, offering vital insights into the presence and severity of pulmonary conditions.

We would like to introduce you to one of our respiratory medicine experts based at Harefield Hospital – Dr Aran Singanayagam. Dr Singanayagam specialises in asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory infections, post-COVID lung disease and general respiratory disease. His research program focuses on understanding why patients with chronic lung diseases are prone to lung infections and the mechanisms that drive disease progression. He also studies the mechanisms that lead to some people having persistent symptoms following viral infections including COVID19. Learn more - https://lnkd.in/gk7cPvcs #healthcare #health #lunghealth Royal Brompton and Harefield hospitals Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

The holidays are fast approaching! Which holiday is your favorite? 🎃🦃🎄 With the gathering of family and friends for parties and festivals along with cooler weather also comes the dreaded spread of germs 😮💨🤒🤧 Traditionally, we start to see respiratory illnesses begin to rise at the end of October with peaks in December and January. Is your hospital ready to handle severe respiratory illness? Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV can all lead to respiratory complications such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Prone positioning has been shown to reduce mortality in patients with ARDS. The Pronova-O₂™ is a tool that critical care clinicians can use to place patients in the prone position safely and efficiently. Contact Turn Medical at 855-ASK-TURN to learn more about Pronova-O₂™. ____ #turnmedical #pronova #respiratoryseason #respiratoryillness #pronetherapy #proneposition#prone #ARDS References https://lnkd.in/gVs873Kh Guerin, C. et al. (2013). Prone positioning in severe respiratory distress syndrome. New England Journal of Medicine. DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1214103

Pulmonary function testing (PFT) is a comprehensive set of tests designed to assess lung function and respiratory performance, crucial for diagnosing, managing, and monitoring respiratory diseases. Types: - Spirometry - Lung volume measurements - Forced vital capacity (FVC) - Maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) - Maximal inspiratory/expiratory pressures (MIP/MEP) - Body plethysmography - Diffusing capacity - Cardiopulmonary exercise tests - Bronchoprovocation tests PFTs measure lung volume, capacity, flow rates, and gas exchange, offering vital insights into the presence and severity of pulmonary conditions.

In recognition of Healthy Lung Month this October, we're spotlighting the essential tests used to diagnose chronic lung conditions. Spirometry is one of the most widely used, non-invasive tests for assessing lung function. It measures both the volume of air a patient can exhale and the speed at which they do so, providing crucial data for diagnosing and managing respiratory conditions like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). As an effort-dependent test, results may vary based on the patient's exertion, but frequent calibration ensures its accuracy. Follow along as we continue to explore the different methods used to diagnose chronic lung conditions. #HealthyLungMonth #LungHealth #Spirometry #RespiratoryCare

When it comes to respiratory health, early detection can make all the difference. Identifying pulmonary conditions like COPD, asthma, and other respiratory diseases in their initial stages allows for faster intervention, more effective treatment, and improved patient outcomes. Key reasons why early detection is critical in pulmonary care: ✅ Prevent disease progression – Catching conditions early can slow or stop their advancement ✅ Optimize treatment plans – Tailor interventions based on timely, accurate assessments ✅ Improve quality of life – Early care minimizes symptoms, hospitalizations, and complications ✅ Reduce healthcare costs – Timely treatment often leads to fewer medical interventions later on Innovations like AGM100 are helping clinicians diagnose and manage pulmonary conditions with greater precision. Let’s prioritize early detection to ensure better respiratory health for all! Email us at info@stage021.com or visit our website, www.stage021.com to learn more about AGM100. #PulmonaryCare #AGM100 #HealthcareInnovation #NonInvasiveDiagnostics #LungHealth #Stage021

Presenting insights from our research comparing abnormal respiratory sounds and peak expiratory flow (PEF) measurements in patients with acute exacerbations of asthma or COPD. Traditionally, PEF has been a key tool in assessing respiratory conditions. However, our findings suggest that relying solely on PEF may not provide a complete understanding of treatment response. Through continuous auscultation using our RESP® Biosensor, we discovered that while many patients demonstrated improvement in peak flow, fewer showed improvement in cough and wheeze symptoms. These findings indicate that changes in wheezes and coughs may serve as independent markers of disease severity alongside PEF measurements, highlighting the importance of a comprehensive approach to respiratory assessment and underscoring the potential of continuous auscultation technology in enhancing patient outcomes. For more details, check out our abstract: https://lnkd.in/e3C6Mv76 #respiratoryresearch #respiratoryhealth #asthma #COPD #cough

Durable respiratory support as alternative to lung #transplantation for patients with chronic lung disease, review providing overview of recent advancements: 🫁 several ambulatory respiratory assist systems under development/preclinical investigation demonstrated favourable results + excellent biocompatibility & performance 🫁 currently, 2 ambulatory respiratory assist systems are clinically approved; early experiences have shown safety/efficacy, presenting viable alternative respiratory support strategy 🩸novel anticoagulation strategies under investigation to address artificial surface-induced thrombosis, minimizing bleeding risks ⚙️ innovative surface coatings are being explored to locally mitigate artificial surface-induced clot formation 🖇️ https://bit.ly/3WjI1Xo