A research team has developed a multi-medium approach (MMA) to identify reproducible volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in ...

People in rural areas are at greater risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) due to a variety of factors. We explain why.

Lyn Iemma, aged 75 years at the time of writing, would not describe her life as dramatic. Born and raised in Perth, WA, Australia, this thriving but relaxed city is the place she has always called ...

Involving rapid, circular breathing to induce an altered state of consciousness – a state similar to one typically seen when ...

Researchers reported that a lung MRI technique that uses inhaled gas can identify early patchy lung defects in patients with ...

The healing power of the breath has been known for thousands of years and therapies involving breathing techniques are enjoying a renaissance, according to modern-day practitioners. Ancient ...

which supports better lung function and minimises pressure on the lungs Deep breathing helps to relax the muscles around the airways, making it easier for air to flow into the lungs By training ...

It starts with damage to the airways and tiny sacs in your lungs. That progresses to a wet cough and difficulty breathing, which can then get worse over time. You may understand chronic ...

Technegas involves the patient breathing a superheated radioactive, gas-like substance, which sounds as unhealthy as smoking a pack of fags but leads to better lung imaging. The tool is currently ...

Dyspnea is the medical term for difficulty breathing or shortness of breath. It is a symptom of many conditions that affect the respiratory system. Shortness of breath can range from mild and ...

Diaphragmatic breathing is a technique that is used to strengthen the diaphragm, allowing more air to enter and exit the lungs without tiring the chest muscles. This is also referred to as "belly ...

Scientists have solved the mystery behind ancient circular earth rings in Australia, revealing they were constructed by the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people between 590 and 1,400 years ago. The large ...