Nov. 20, 2024 — A new study shows that a form of vitamin B3 can reduce lung inflammation in COPD patients. The researchers hope it will pave the way for new treatment ... New Study Links Air ...

(TNND) — The lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years, according to the American Lung Association’s annual "State of Lung Cancer" report that was published Tuesday.

Removing mucus from the lungs is an important part of managing certain health conditions, such as bronchiectasis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Too much mucus can block narrowed air ...

Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a progressive and often under-detected disease characterized by high blood pressure in the lungs due to obstruction in the small arteries. The American Lung ...

The most common types of lung cancer are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)—which accounts for 80% to 85% of diagnosed cases of the disease in the United States—and small cell lung cancer (SCLC). Each ...

Maintaining a high metabolic rate and body temperature places an extreme demand on a bird’s respiratory system, especially during the intense physical exertion required for flight. Rapid oxygen ...

Within its body, air is following a fascinating and complex path from beak to lung and back, aided by a system of structures we don’t have – the air sacs. Air flows through avian air sacs in a ...

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What is peak flow measurement? Peak flow measurement is a quick test to measure air flow out of the lungs. The measurement is also called the peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) or the peak expiratory ...

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 ...