But how does it all work? Let’s use our virtual biology headsets to find out. Here we are at the entrance to the lungs, which are working hard to take in lots of oxygen. When humans exercise ...

is a non-invasive test that measures how well your lungs work. Several types of PFTs measure various aspects of lung function ...

Medically reviewed by Maria M. LoTempio, MD A heart-lung machine is a piece of medical equipment that temporarily takes over the work of the heart and lungs, circulating oxygenated blood throughout ...

The diaphragm (underneath the lungs) and intercostal muscles (between the ribs) both perform work to expand the lungs. This increases the volume of the lungs and air rushes in to fill that volume ...

But what is an iron lung and how does it work. Video by Sanjana Bhambhani The Erlitou site, dating back to 3,800 years ago, offers crucial insights into early Chinese civilisation. Expert says the ...

Inflammation caused by lupus may affect the lungs in many ways, and can involve the membrane lining of the lungs, the lungs themselves, the blood vessels within the lungs, and the diaphragm. The most ...

Respiratory therapists are certified medical professionals who treat problems with your lungs or breathing. They’re not doctors. But they work closely with your doctors to diagnose and monitor ...

Smoke exposure from the wildfires can have lasting impacts on our health, especially to our lungs. "So with repeated exposure, the first symptom would be a chronic cough and then after having the ...