A patient’s inability to count while holding their breath can be an indication of respiratory distress in myasthenia gravis. A simple breathing and counting exercise may be a meaningful tool to ...

Background: Exercise is an important component of pulmonary rehabilitation for patients with chronic lung disease. Objective: To explore the role of physical activity in maintaining cardiac and ...

Assisted ventilation for extremely preterm infants (<28 weeks of gestation) has become less invasive, but it is unclear whether such developments in care are associated with improvements in short-term ...

Although most known for its effect on the lungs, cystic fibrosis is a far-reaching condition that affects most of the body’s systems. Cystic fibrosis is a chronic condition that’s primarily associated ...

The holiday season may be over, but cold and flu season has just started. Hospitalizations for seasonal respiratory illnesses ...

There is an undeniable connection between a strong immune system and nutrition. Learn why what you eat matters and other ways to boost your immune system.

Your nervous system is a network that sends signals between your brain and other parts of your body to control your body's movements and processes. This system includes your brain, spinal cord, and ...

Influenza and respiratory infections are still considered to pose certain threats throughout the year, with changes in season ...