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 ...

Pulmonary function tests are a group of noninvasive breathing tests that measure how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out and how efficiently your lungs transfer ...

Cold weather, low humidity, and pollution place continuous stress on the respiratory system during the winter months.

Abstract: This application note introduces how a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) ventilation system operates. The main sub functions of CPAP respiratory ventilation include ...

—Lower respiratory tract infections occurring during early childhood were associated with poorer lung function at school age. Both upper and lower respiratory infections during early childhood were ...

Simple daily habits—deep breathing, exercise, posture, and diet—can strengthen lungs, reduce infection risk, and improve overall wellness. (Image: Pexels) Our lungs spend whatever second ticking of ...

Heart Health Yoga Asanas: It is very important to increase your lung capacity as it can be beneficial for your health and overall well-being. Increased lung capacity enhances the intake of oxygen ...

Research has linked handgrip strength to other health problems in older adults. Losing muscle strength as you age also means losing muscle strength in your respiratory system. However, little is known ...