Deep sighs physically reset the lung’s inner surface. This lowers breathing effort and explains why caregivers use controlled ...

Scientists that won an infamous 2024 IgNobel Prize for "discovering that many mammals are capable of breathing through their ...

Doctors at Baylor College of Medicine have confirmed that the use of the portable Organ Care System (OCS), or “breathing lung” technology, boosts long-term survival for transplant patients. This ...

Every part of your body needs oxygen to function properly. The main job of your respiratory system is to make sure that happens—it’s responsible for circulating fresh air throughout your body and ...

Even before your baby takes their first breath outside the womb, they are already practising breathing movements inside you. These movements help your baby’s lungs grow and prepare for breathing after ...

RSV is short for respiratory syncytial virus. It’s a virus that can cause respiratory infections in your lungs, nose, and throat. It’s best to test for RSV soon after your symptoms start. That’s ...

If coughing, breathlessness, or fatigue persist beyond a few days, consult a pulmonologist. Tests like spirometry can detect early signs of lung strain. With rest, good nutrition, and clean air, the ...

UC Santa Barbara researchers developed a soft robotic intubation system that achieved 100% success rates for experts and 96% ...

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Key Takeaways Fungal lung infections, like aspergillosis and cryptococcosis, can look ...

Every breath you take involves a complex dance of muscles, tissues, and biochemistry that most of us never think about — until breathing becomes difficult. Whether you’re managing a respiratory ...