Infant mortality caused by respiratory distress syndrome in the United States decreased from ∼268 in 100,000 live births in 1971 to 98 in 100,000 live births in 1985 (1) and 17 in 100,000 live births ...

Short-term high-frequency nasal ventilation (HFNV) of preterm neonates provides acceptable gas exchange compared to endotracheal intubation and intermittent mandatory ventilation (IMV). Whether ...

Gas exchange or respiration takes place at a respiratory surface; a boundary between the external environment and the interior of the body. For unicellular organisms the respiratory surface is simply ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Transplanting a patients’ own lung cells back into their lungs resulted in improved breathing. Lung damage was ...

The morphometrics of the respiratory system, voluntary emersion behaviour, and gas exchange during immersion and emersion were examined in the amphibious, intertidal crab Hemigrapsus nudus. The area ...

We explore the physical and structural challenges that face gas exchange surfaces in vertebrates and insects, by focusing on the role of the surfactant system. Pulmonary surfactant is a complex ...

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 ...

YORBA LINDA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MediPines, the pioneering market leader in non-invasive pulmonary gas exchange technology, today announced that its MediPines AGM100 non-invasive pulmonary gas ...

Studies show vaping raises the number of ACE2 receptors: the doorway COVID uses to attack. That means higher risk and slower ...

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 ...

Explore a complete breakdown of lung diseases by affected lung regions, including airways, alveoli, pleura, and more. Learn ...