You may understand the respiratory and digestive systems as separate entities but, in many ways, the two are intimately connected. For example, breathing provides oxygen to help your digestive tract ...

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 ...

Circadian rhythms, the body's biological processes that repeat in 24-hour cycles, may have a significant effect on a person's lung function and, ultimately, help determine the best time of day ...

A handful of neurons in the vagus nerve control breathing in a fine-tuned but powerful way, scientists have discovered in mice. Among these sensory neurons, two types are dedicated to two specific ...

A patient’s inability to count while holding their breath can be an indication of respiratory distress in myasthenia gravis. A simple breathing and counting exercise may be a meaningful tool to ...

Assisted ventilation for extremely preterm infants (<28 weeks of gestation) has become less invasive, but it is unclear whether such developments in care are associated with improvements in short-term ...

Background: Exercise is an important component of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic lung disease. Objective: To explore the role of physical activity in maintaining cardiac and ...