An analysis of CIRDC, dissecting the polymicrobial nature of the syndrome and outlining standards for diagnostic testing.

When lungs fail to maintain vital oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, respiratory failure occurs, posing a serious threat. This ...

Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is a treatment for end-stage lung disease caused by emphysema. Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that causes shortness of breath ...

Chronic lung diseases are often accelerated and exacerbated by polymicrobial infections. An international study has identified two types of these so-called dysbioses in cystic fibrosis. They display ...

A study supported by the National Institute of Health found a common drug combination therapy for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is not any more affective than a placebo in preserving lung ...

Duke Health recently held a discussion on how people can avoid or cope with viral illnesses during the holiday season.

A healthy chicken typically breathes through its closed beak. If a chicken is breathing with its beak open, it may be sick or experiencing stress, such as from heat or anxiety. Respiratory illnesses ...

This year’s top asthma and respiratory disorder story focused on the pushback from multiple advocacy groups following ...

Experts are seeing a significant rise in respiratory issues in newborns lately which concerns first-time parents more In this ...