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A new discovery offers hope for ways to treat a debilitating disease that has become a leading cause of death in the US..
You might think the more oxygen you breathe in the better. But too much oxygen can make you sick.
More than 200 scientists wrote to the World Health Organization, warning about aerosol transmission of the coronavirus.
The body has many natural defenses against viruses and other pathogens. One antiviral molecule produced in the body is nitric oxide and it is created when we breathe in through the nose.
Physiotherapists can help patients during and after coronavirus infections.
A fetus needs oxygen long before its lungs work and it’s exposed to the air. Some ingenious biochemistry explains how the mother’s blood delivers it.
Controlled coughing can help people with cystic fibrosis, under supervision and in hospital. But when done at home, it could help spread the coronavirus.
The CDC now recommends that everyone wear a face covering when they go into a public place. But there’s confusion about why and if this protects the wearer, people around them or both.
Bushfire smoke is making it difficult for some people to breathe. Those with asthma are at particular risk, but not everyone with the condition has been diagnosed. Here’s what to look out for.
Are you a worry wart? Not to worry. Turns out you were born that way, to some degree. Humans have a default mode in their brains that lead them to worry, but there are many ways to switch gears.
Responding to pressure with your respiratory system.
A sigh is the brain’s way of stopping the tiny sacks in your lung from collapsing.
Deep breathing is one of the simplest ways to deal with stress.
Echidnas can survive quite low levels of oxygen.
Hiccups serve no clear purpose. Tadpoles have a hiccup reflex which helps keep their lungs safe while they transition. So our hiccup reflex might be from our amphibian ancestors.
Breathing in through your nose has many medical benefits over mouth breathing. As usual, be wary of misinformation and bias when looking up health on the internet.
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