A rare respiratory illness known as pneumonic plague killed one Arizona resident. Know signs and symptoms and treatments to take in the event when you contract with the deadly plague bacterium.

Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) have identified how a common bacterium is able to manipulate the human immune system during respiratory infections and cause persistent illness. The ...

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

The human respiratory system is composed of a network of tissues and organs that enable the body to absorb oxygen from the air as well as expel carbon dioxide and other waste gasses. These functions ...

Aerosol dynamics and particle deposition within the human respiratory system are critical fields of study that bridge fundamental fluid dynamics with practical applications in public health, ...

Tailored advice from healthcare professionals and dietitians optimizes respiratory health. Informed choices and healthy habits reduce illness risks, promoting overall well-being. Maintaining ...

The provision of intensive care for cancer patients presenting with respiratory failure has evolved markedly over recent decades. Advances in oncological therapies and critical care management have ...

A doctor said that considering the 'severity' of illness and 'rapidly-worsening' oxygen and blood pressure, an advanced life support system called extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) was given ...

Although he is no longer in critical condition, the 88-year-old pontiff still receives respiratory assistance through a nasal cannula during the day and an oxygen mask at night. Pope Francis was ...

Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Take a deep breath in …and out. Feels good, right? And it's also necessary for staying alive. But what ...