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.

As most people are aware, marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug in the world. 1 Cannabis is the second most smoked substance, after tobacco. In the past few years, recreational use of ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Within yoga, there are cleansing practices known as Kriyas. Traditionally, Kriyas are used as a way to shift stagnant energy and enhance the flow of prana, the life force, through the body. These ...