Pulmonary function tests are a group of noninvasive breathing tests that measure how much air your lungs can hold, how ...

Inflammation caused by lupus may affect the lungs in many ways, and can involve the membrane lining of the lungs, the lungs themselves, the blood vessels within the lungs, and the diaphragm. The most ...

A phlegmy cough and shortness of breath are possible warning signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Keeping track of your symptoms and knowing your risk factors can help you test ...

An LMU research team led by Professor Olivia M. Merkel, Chair of Drug Delivery at LMU, has developed a new delivery system ...

The thorax, the part of the body between the neck and abdomen, provides medical professionals with a valuable window into a patient's respiratory health. By evaluating sound vibrations produced by the ...

In a recent study published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers reviewed the impact of the interactions between the respiratory microbiota and the immune system. The human body houses over ...

Lung sounds are the noises a person makes as they breathe in and out, including sounds of regular breathing. However, wheezing, crackling, stridor, and other sounds can also occur, indicating an ...

Nanox.ARC receives additional FDA clearance to produce tomographic images for general use, including pulmonary, intra-abdominal and paranasal indications, in addition to its previously cleared ...

New data finds AlphaVac F1885 System safe in patients with acute intermediate-risk pulmonary embolism (PE) and provides significant improvement in right ventricular function and reduction in clot ...

Long COVID is a collection of health problems caused by COVID-19 that remain or appear following the initial infection. It is implausible that face masks cause long COVID, contrary to claims made ...