Study in mice reveals novel gasping reflex triggered by cells in the lungs when the airway is restricted. There is perhaps no bodily function more essential for humans and other mammals than breathing ...

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 ...

Your voice is a reflection of your physical exertion. A new study identified that physical stress alters pitch, intensity, and pause structures long before a listener might notice.

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 ...

Your nose is a vital organ that plays a central role in bodily functions like breathing and smelling. However, there are additional functions that your nose participates in. Likewise, there are a few ...

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 ...

AI-powered platform Swaasa is using cough sound analysis through smartphones to help screen respiratory diseases such as COPD ...