Pulmonary function tests, also known as PFTs, are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. The test is performed to specifically measure the person’s lung volume, capacity, rate of flow and gas exchange. The results of the...
Pulmonary function tests, also known as PFTs, are noninvasive tests that show how well the lungs are working. The test is performed to specifically measure the person’s lung volume, capacity, rate of flow and gas exchange. The results of the...
People take medication for different health conditions and treatments every day. Every person reacts to medications differently. While some of them are fine with it, some may develop allergic reactions to certain medications. Generally, medications cause side effects, but there...
More than half of Americans live with allergies; and about 15 million of these people, including 5.9 million children, have food allergies. A food allergy occurs when one’s immune system identifies a food or substance that is ingested as a...
Summer allergies are nearly gone, but does that mean your home's indoor air quality is back to normal? For those who struggle from respiratory illnesses or seasonal allergies, it may feel like there's never any genuine relief from dust, pet...
Having allergies can be uncomfortable. It can affect anyone – especially kids. When you have a child with allergies, you may worry too much because it can cause them to have symptoms in response to many different exposures in different...