I’m a big fan of breathing, both as an endurance athlete and in my daily life. Sucking in oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide are both absolutely vital to health and performance. But what I don’t know, ...

Scientists have created a model alveolar system that mimics the breathing action of the human lung and allows visualization of flow patterns within the alveoli. The chip they designed includes tubes ...

Study in mice reveals novel gasping reflex triggered by cells in the lungs when the airway is restricted. There is perhaps no bodily function more essential for humans and other mammals than breathing ...

A patient’s inability to count while holding their breath can be an indication of respiratory distress in myasthenia gravis. A simple breathing and counting exercise may be a meaningful tool to ...

Respiratory and sleep medicine physicians share collaborative measures to diagnose and treat comorbid sleep disorders and ...

The global pollution crisis mandates that people, particularly workers, should take responsibility for mitigating the harmful impact of air pollution on their bodies, especially the respiratory system ...

Many people across cultures grow up hearing that cold weather makes you sick. Going outside without a coat, breathing in cold ...

Although most known for its effect on the lungs, cystic fibrosis is a far-reaching condition that affects most of the body’s systems. Cystic fibrosis is a chronic condition that’s primarily associated ...