Respiratory Diseases
Respiratory diseases encompass pathological conditions affecting the organs and tissues that make gas exchange possible in higher organisms, and includes conditions of the upper respiratory tract, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli, pleura and pleural cavity, and the nerves and muscles of breathing. Respiratory diseases range from mild and self-limiting, such as the common cold, to life-threatening entities like bacterial pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, and lung cancer.
Respiratory Diseases Stories
A new statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics warns of the perils of climate change, especially for children’s health.
The University of Michigan created a 3D-printed model of a fetus' head so doctors could treat the baby before he was born.
People who work close to talc over a period of time run the risk for serious respiratory conditions.
Another outbreak of Legionnaires' disease kills four people, this time in Illinois.
Thailand's ministry has instructed those exposed to stay away from public spaces and for medical personnel to monitor their health.
After being identified as the epicenter of the spread of deadly MERS, a South Korean hospital has suspended most of its services.
South Korea's health ministry reported nine new cases of MERS, raising the total to 50 but said one patient had recovered and became the first to be discharged from hospital.
Asthma isn't as hereditary as scientists thought.
Trees, especially ones in urban settings, can improve human health by reducing air pollution and preventing respiratory disorders.
Around 20 percent of school-age children in the UK who visited their family doctor for a persistent cough were actually suffering from whooping cough, 18 percent of which were not vaccinated.
In a recent radio address, President Barack Obama directly linked climate change to health hazards as part of his fight against carbon emissions.
A new study from Northwestern University shows that rising consumption of "bad" Vitamin E found in canola, corn, and soybean oils is associated with lowered lung functioning.