Large amounts of net electrical charge are known to accumulate on inhaled aerosols during their generation using commonly-available inhalers. This effect often leads to superfluous deposition in the ...

Second-hand smoke can irritate the airways, worsen asthma symptoms and increase the risk of serious lung problems. Doctors ...

With recent studies having established the presence of nano and microplastic particles in the respiratory systems of both human and bird populations, a new study has modeled what happens when people ...

Medical experts and public health organizations continue to emphasize that smoking poses a major threat to lung health, ...

Respiratory illnesses such as influenza, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) return to communities every fall and winter, contributing to missed school and work, disrupted family routines ...

A new multidisciplinary study conducted by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center has found that the co-development of three systems, the gut microbiome, respiratory system and ...

VOCSN seamlessly integrates five devices - a critical care ventilator, oxygen concentrator, cough assist, suction, and nebulizer - into one simple, mobile device BOTHELL, Wash.--(BUSINESS ...

Breathing too fast can cause a person to go into respiratory alkalosis. This occurs when a person’s pH level is higher than 7.45. Symptoms may include chest pain, lightheadedness, and muscle stiffness ...

A research team at the LKS Faculty of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), has developed a novel live-attenuated vaccine candidate, cb1, capable of generating broad immunity against a wide ...