A study led by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (The Institute) has identified a rare genetic ...

Ancient viral fossils buried in our DNA are offering fresh clues about how today’s respiratory pathogens infect and spread. By tracing the shared architecture between long-extinct retroviruses and ...

The respiratory system allows air to reach the lungs, from which oxygen enters the blood and circulates to all body cells. This system also removes waste gases from the body and helps prevent disease ...

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 ...

LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- Wisconsin health officials are seeing a rise in respiratory viruses, including in the Coulee Region. "So, we're seeing a lot of influenza like illness, and that makes up of RSV, ...

Respiratory therapists are an essential part of the medical team. They work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare settings, providing respiratory therapy to help people with respiratory problems ...

A look at data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows doctor visits for respiratory illnesses are in the “high” range in D.C. and Maryland, and the “very high” range in Virginia.

Respiratory rate is the number of breaths taken per minute. In adults, the normal respiratory rate is roughly 12 to 20 breaths per minute. In children, the normal respiratory rate varies by age.