Adults with motor neurone disease (MND) who have respiratory impairment are offered non‑invasive ventilation (NIV) based on regular assessments of respiratory function and symptoms. Progressive ...

The study of respiratory mechanics encompasses the physical principles and physiological processes that govern the movement of air into and out of the lungs. Recent technological advances have enabled ...

Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are types of infections that affect the lungs, bronchi, and trachea. These infections can be caused by a wide variety of microorganisms, including bacteria, ...

Wherever possible it is important to carry out a face-to-face assessment of severity of illness and risk to inform decisions about care and treatment before prescribing antimicrobials. This may ...

A series of portable respiratory function tests for patients with mild to moderate myasthenia gravis (MG) were found to be useful methods to diagnose previously unidentified at-risk cases for ...