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 ...

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 ...

Breathing practices may enhance breathing effectiveness. If you live with a lung condition, bringing this awareness to daily routines may improve breathing and participation in your daily activities.

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 ...

Breathing exercises are a convenient and powerful tool for strengthening your lungs. This is particularly advantageous for athletes, singers, and people with respiratory illnesses. By ...

Patients will then have a meeting with a health professional to discuss their breathing, lung health, lifestyle and falling and medical history. Those at high risk of having or developing lung cancer ...