While there is considerable evidence about sex-related differences between men and
women in drug metabolism, efficacy and safety of frequently prescribed drugs such as …

Breathing, although unconscious and often overlooked, is a central aspect of our whole
being and one of our most vital functions. This review paper aims at investigating the …

The lungs are the center of breath control and ensure that every cell in the body receives
oxygen. At the same time, they filter the air to prevent the entry of useless substances and …

Background Asthma is the most common chronic lung condition worldwide, affecting 334
million adults and children globally. Despite the availability of effective treatment, such as …

Background Whether increased life expectancy is accompanied by increased functional
capacity in older people at specific ages is unclear. We compared similar validated …

Currently, no clinical studies have compared the inspiratory and expiratory volumes of
unilateral lung or of each lobe among supine, standing, and sitting positions. In this …

Background: No clinical studies to date have compared unilateral lung or lobe volumes
between the supine and standing positions. Objectives: To compare lung/lobe volumes on …

Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the association between type 2 diabetes
(T2D) and pulmonary function tests. Methods After conducting an exhaustive literature …

Methods In this cross-sectional study, we randomly recruited 2,543 middle-aged individuals
from 25 communities across four cities in China during 2016 and 2020. All participants …

Background Studies assessing normative values and sex differences in pulmonary function
test parameters (PFTPs) among Indigenous populations are sparse. Methods PFTPs were …