Parts of the model represent different parts of the respiratory system as shown here. The model, which is air tight, represents the thorax, and air is only able to enter via the glass tube which ...

When exercising, cells will need more oxygen and produce more carbon dioxide as a result of increased respiration. When blood reaches the lungs, a larger volume of air is needed to replace the ...

All of these maladaptations may influence performance. There is general consensus that the capacity of the respiratory system is overbuilt for the demands placed on ventilation and gas exchange by ...

Respiratory tract diseases are illnesses that affect components of the respiratory system, including the nasal passages, the bronchi and the lungs. They range from acute infections, such as ...

It is a symptom of many conditions that affect the respiratory system. Shortness of breath can range from mild and temporary to serious and long lasting. It is sometimes difficult to diagnose and ...

Cold weather can irritate airways, increasing mucus production and weaken your immune system causing an increase in the risk ...

UPMC said it is requiring anyone who goes inside their health care facilities to wear masks to help prevent the spread of ...

A research team led by Professor Hajime Monzen and Dr. Hiroyuki Kosaka from the Department of Medical Physics at Kindai ...

Doctors from National Jewish Health talk about how to know if you’re at risk, and steps you can take to protect your heart ...