Spirometry with FVL measurement is a vital component of the patient evaluation for respiratory symptoms, and when a properly performed FVL test is abnormal it should prompt a thorough investigation.

Pre- and post-exercise flow-volume loops are often recommended as an easy non-invasive method for diagnosing or excluding exercise-induced laryngeal obstructions in patients with exercise-related ...

When interviewing a patient, a careful history may give some clues as to the correct diagnosis. Patients may point to their larynx when asked where they feel the site of air flow limitation exists, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . For individuals with mild to moderate-severe cystic fibrosis, relying solely on reduced breathing reserve may ...