The respiratory system is made up of several organs and structures, including the lungs, windpipe, diaphragm and alveoli. It is responsible for taking in oxygen and expelling carbon-dioxide waste.

Don’t waste your breath. Turns out there’s yet another reason to dunk on mouth-breathers: Open-mouthed inhales are not only unflattering, they’re also not great for your health. While there’s ...

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are among the most frequent illnesses worldwide, ranging from mild colds to serious ...

Credit: Freespira. The system consists of a nasal sampling sensor that monitors respiration rate and exhaled CO2, guided respiratory training (via a supplied tablet) and integrated behavioral coaching ...

Alveoli are tiny air sacs in your lungs that take up the oxygen you breathe in and keep your body going. Although they’re microscopic, alveoli are the workhorses of your respiratory system. People ...

Pittsburgh, Pa., October 2010 – Four new MSA Air System products offer easy to use, portable solutions for completion of a breathing air system. Components include an Industrial Air Cart that services ...

Each Olympic cycle, athletes and support staff chase the latest cutting-edge knowledge in pursuit of Gold. In the Winter Olympics, both environmental (ie, cold) and sport-specific constraints present ...

Respiratory therapists are an essential part of the medical team. They work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings, providing respiratory therapy to help people with respiratory problems ...