Significant alterations in the structure and cellular composition of the distal lung are a defining characteristic of ...

Discover how deep breathing supports lung health by clearing toxins, improving oxygen flow, and promoting relaxation for better respiratory function.

Discover essential steps to protect and strengthen your lungs, from quitting smoking to breathing exercises that can ...

Savara Inc. (the Company), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on rare respiratory diseases, announced the launch of the aPAP ClearPath Dried Blood Spot (DBS) Test in the U.S., an ...

Savara Inc. (Nasdaq: SVRA) (the Company), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on rare respiratory diseases, ...

Characteristic X-Ray Film of Stage I (A), Showing Bilateral Fine Pulmonary Granularity and Air Bronchogram, and Hyaline Membranes in the Alveoli, in Hyaline Mucosal Slough in a Small Bronchus (B ...

Acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome (ALI/ARDS) clinical criteria include: - Acute onset of respiratory distress - Bilateral pulmonary infiltrates seen on chest radiographs ...

This study provides a comprehensive exploration of the role of IL-1β signaling during development of lung injury induced by a combination of underlying inflammation and mechanical ventilation. The ...

The study suggests that repeated collapse and reopening of tiny alveoli -- air sacs in the lungs essential for breathing -- during mechanical ventilation may cause microscopic tissue damage ...

DLCO is a type of pulmonary function test, which helps doctors see how well the lungs are functioning. DLCO measures the amount of carbon monoxide that transfers from the alveoli to red blood ...

Alveoli absorb oxygen from the air a person ... After having surgery, a person may be at risk of experiencing postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). These refer to respiratory issues ...