The respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the human body. This system also helps remove metabolic waste products and keep pH levels in check. The major ...

It’s almost impossible to avoid viruses and bacteria, but certain risk factors increase your chances of developing acute respiratory infection. The immune systems of children and older adults are more ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to a first-of-its-kind international study, a new definition of Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (PARDS) results in a more accurate diagnosis of ...

Respiratory depression refers to a slow, shallow breathing rate. Doctors may call it “hypoventilation”. Symptoms may include shortness of breath, frequent yawns, and an increased heart rate. The brain ...

Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities may have discovered a mechanical explanation for instability observed in the lungs in cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), ...