A pulmonary function test (PFT), or lung function test, is a non-invasive test that measures how well your lungs work.

Patients who have underlying emphysema have an epidural catheter placed before surgery and sometimes during the procedure. The operation for bleb resection can be done via mini-thoracotomy or ...

Once CTEPH develops, the most effective cure is a surgical procedure known as pulmonary endarterectomy that reestablishes normal blood flow to the lungs. This surgery can reverse pulmonary ...