Inhalation and exhalation is the same as breathing or ventilation and is a physical process which moves air into and out of your lungs. Respiration is not the same as breathing, and is a chemical ...

Asthma is a condition that affects the airways carrying air into and out of the lungs. Smoking causes lung disease, heart disease and increased risks of several different types of cancer due to its ...

Infant mortality caused by respiratory distress syndrome in the United States decreased from ∼268 in 100,000 live births in 1971 to 98 in 100,000 live births in 1985 (1) and 17 in 100,000 live births ...

Gas exchange or respiration takes place at a respiratory surface; a boundary between the external environment and the interior of the body. For unicellular organisms the respiratory surface is simply ...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MediPines Corporation announced today it has received FDA 510(k) market clearance on its new non-invasive medical device, the MediPines Gas ...

The respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the human body. This system also helps remove metabolic waste products and keep pH levels in check. The major ...

We explore the physical and structural challenges that face gas exchange surfaces in vertebrates and insects, by focusing on the role of the surfactant system. Pulmonary surfactant is a complex ...

YORBA LINDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Orange County, California based MediPines Corporation, a global market leader in the development of gas exchange monitoring technology, has announced full ...

Dissolved O₂ is an important aquatic ecosystem health indicator. Metabolic and gas exchange (G) rates, which control O₂ concentration, are affected by nutrient loading and other environmental factors.

The short-term effects of tear gas are coughing and watering eyes, but it can also lead to lasting lung damage and respiratory illnesses Julie Mazziotta is the Senior Sports Editor at PEOPLE, covering ...