A significant proportion of COVID-19 survivors still experience a reduced diffusion capacity three and twelve months after discharge. We aimed to compare pulmonary function trajectories between ...
The mining industry involves various processes, including extraction, crushing, milling, stacking, and reclaiming mineral substances. Workers in these environments are at risk of respiratory diseases ...
Currently, the diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requires a ratio of forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV 1) to forced vital capacity (FVC) of less than 0.70 as assessed ...