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When lung function testing is misused, the costs add up

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Introduction #

Pulmonary function tests have the potential to deliver tremendous value across healthcare settings, but only when they are performed accurately and used in the right clinical context. Improper testing or interpretation can lead to poor patient outcomes and unnecessary costs for healthcare systems. The good news is that these risks are largely preventable through proper testing practices and clinical oversight.

The business case for spirometry in primary care

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Spirometry is an investment — a worthwhile one #

Around the world, millions of people live with undiagnosed pulmonary diseases and experience negative health outcomes through no fault of their own. Many of the outcomes associated with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are potentially preventable through early detection with the help of pulmonary function tests.

Fortunately, while pulmonary function test devices are an investment for primary care clinics, they are a worthwhile one. Let’s talk about how spirometry, often overlooked or underused, offers measurable clinical and financial returns.

Taking spirometry around the world - with Lindsay Zurba

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Lindsay, could you tell us a little about your journey into respiratory care? What first sparked your passion for lung health? #

My interest in respiratory health was really circumstantial. At that stage, I had completed my undergraduate nursing training and intensive care training, and I happened to start working in a respiratory practice. Someone sold the practice to the doctor and left behind a lung function laboratory.

Advancing respiratory care through connected data with nddHub

Fri, 15 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000

ndd Medical Technologies is excited to introduce its newest digital platform, nddHub, an innovative web-based portal that connects spirometry data across healthcare systems.

nddHub will provide healthcare systems a holistic view of all the devices across their different clinics, enabling clinicians and administrators the opportunity to dive deeper into the numbers and reveal insights unlike ever before.

nddHub has several benefits for healthcare organizations:

It is cloud-based making it accessible without needing to download additional software.
It enables centralized device management, reducing the need to manage separate spreadsheets or tools to assess device performance and use.
It gives real-time, system-wide visibility.
It is reliable and secure, ensuring protection of patient information and reducing risk.

Designed with healthcare systems in mind #

Tools are only as useful as their design, and nddHub was designed with healthcare systems in mind from start to finish.

COPD through the seasons: what to know to protect your lungs year-round

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Spring and COPD: pollen, changing weather, and temperature swings #

As nature wakes up, so do allergies. Spring brings pollen, mold spores, and sudden temperature swings that can worsen breathing for people with COPD. This makes returning to outdoor activities, such as walking, gardening, socializing, or simply running errands, a bit more complicated, as there is more to consider.

From a research idea to a global mission: celebrating 30 years of ndd

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000

How it all started #

The story of ndd began long before the company itself officially existed — with a young ETH Zurich graduate who wasn’t looking for a corporate career at all.
After completing his studies, Christian Buess, PhD, felt no desire to work in industry. Instead, he chose to stay in academia, joining Professor Guggenbühl, whose work and personality inspired him.

Updated: Why monitoring the lungs matters for Cardiovascular health

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

You’re aware that your heart pumps blood and your lungs help you breathe but did you know that your heart and lungs work together? The circulatory and respiratory systems are more closely related than you might realize. Here’s why.

The heart and lungs: An essential connection #

Your lungs and heart make a team, ensuring oxygen gets to the rest of the body. Oxygen-depleted blood makes its way into the right side of the heart from the body. From there, the blood travels to the lungs to pick up oxygen. After the blood is full of oxygen, the left side of the heart pumps the oxygenated blood out to the rest of the body, making sure every organ, tissue, and cell gets the oxygen it needs.

Updated: The cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, two interconnected systems that play a role in COPD

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

It may have never crossed your mind, but there is a good reason why your heart and lungs sit next to each other inside your chest. Even though their functions differ, the circulatory and respiratory systems work closely together.

How do the heart and lungs work together? #

The entire process starts when you take in a breath of oxygen-filled air. The oxygen travels through your nasal passage, into the trachea, and down to the bronchial tubes inside the lungs. At the end of the bronchial tubes are tiny sacs called alveoli.

Beyond clinical value: Measuring revenue impact of spirometry

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Value-based care is changing healthcare and encouraging integrated delivery networks (IDNs) and healthcare systems to think differently about how they deliver care their patients. This is particularly true for those with chronic pulmonary conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Spirometry, which is a useful tool for the entire disease journey for people with chronic pulmonary conditions, is a small one-time investment with big upside for healthcare systems. Spirometry can thread the needle that systems must carefully account for: Spirometry, when leveraged effectively, can improve patient outcomes, reduce direct costs by reducing admissions and readmissions, and also serve as an efficient revenue generator. By implementing this essential pulmonary function test into outpatient and primary care offices, healthcare systems can reap significant long-term savings and revenue gains.

Customer spotlight: Advancing respiratory care with Dr. Ignacio Zabert

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000

Dr. Ignacio Zabert, MD, PhD, is a leading pulmonary specialist based in Neuquén, Patagonia, Argentina. Together with his father, Prof. Gustavo E. Zabert, directs the Centro de Enfermedades del Tórax, a medical center dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of respiratory diseases.

Dr. Zabert’s work ranges from advanced pulmonary function testing, chronic respiratory disease management, and the implementation of telemetric diagnostic systems. His efforts have played a key role in expanding access to high-quality respiratory care across the region.