Local immune cell coordination in the lung reveals a new layer of defense

When a virus enters the lungs, the immune system has to react fast. The lung maintains its own community of immune cells ...
CNN

Vaping linked with long-term risk of respiratory disease in new study

Vaping or using e-cigarettes for a long period of time was associated with an increased risk of respiratory diseases – including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD, chronic bronchitis and ...
Xinhua

Third-hand smoke can damage one's respiratory system: study

WASHINGTON, June 29 (Xinhua) -- The hazards of second-hand smoke are well-known. Now, scientists found even third-hand smoke could do harm to one's respiratory health by changing gene expressions. The ...
EurekAlert!

Study finds gaps in evidence for air cleaning technologies designed to prevent respiratory infections

A new study led by researchers from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) through the Centers for Disease Control and ...
WebMD

Respiratory System

What Is the Respiratory System? The respiratory system is the organs and other parts of your body involved in breathing, when you exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. All the cells in your body need ...