The upper and lower respiratory system, including the lungs, is responsible for gas exchange, bringing in the oxygen required by every cell.

Jan 21, 2010 - Alicia Mae Prater

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis can occur as the sole disease or as an accompanying disorder in patients with SLE and other autoimmune conditions.

Mar 30, 2007 - Elaine Moore

Increased blood pressure within the lung vasculature is know as pulmonary hypertension, and is often idiopathic (of no known cause).

Jul 6, 2011 - Clare Jackson

This article provides an overview of the basic structure and function of the respiratory system.

Nov 21, 2007 - Melanie Lamprecht

Hantavirus is a rare and deadly disease carried by mice into your home. Controlling their presence and cleaning is the key to prevention.

Jun 19, 2009 - Alicia Mae Prater

Pulmonary surfactant is a surface active agent that reduces surface tension in the lungs. Deficiency of lung surfactant causes infant respiratory distress.

Sep 9, 2010 - Lakshmi Ananth

Respiratory therapy is a profession that offers job growth and stability.

Jul 21, 2009 - Jennifer Graham

The respiratory system is comprised of a series of organs that prepare incoming air for gas exchange in the lungs.

Oct 13, 2009 - Diane Ursu

Respiratory disease refers to diseases of the respiratory system, which includes lungs and upper respiratory tract. Here is a brief overview of three serious diseases.

Jun 24, 2009 - Roberta Goli

A collapsed lung is caused by a buildup of air in the chest cavity known as a pneumothorax. It can be the result of trauma or a naturally occurring weakness in the lungs.

Sep 23, 2009 - Matthew Miller

The way a horse breathes and the way that the respiratory system is put together predisposes different ailments during inspiration and expiration.

Oct 6, 2011 - Chris Thomas

Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables as part of healthy diet may help breathing problems and fight diseases such as asthma, allergic rhinitis and cancers.

Mar 9, 2009 - Christine Nyholm

Super immunity foods used to help those suffering from respiratory illness, such as asthma and influenza, include carrots, squash and mushrooms.

Jul 30, 2010 - Kate Le Page

Exercise can improve both heart and lung fitness. Learn how these two systems are improved by exercise and ways that you can learn more about fitness.

Nov 28, 2010 - Melanie Shearer

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) affects people of all ages, races and ethnic backgrounds. Learn about risk factors that make some people more susceptible.

Dec 9, 2010 - Susan Hettiaratchi

Characterized by sneezing, coughing, runny eyes, a runny nose and other respiratory disease symptoms, upper respiratory infections are common in cats.

Apr 10, 2010 - Lorie Huston

Mycoplasma is a bacteria that commonly affects rats' respiratory systems, causing sneezing, discharge from the nose, and labored breathing. It can also stay in remission.

Sep 12, 2008 - Mia Carter

Generally characterized by sneezing, feline upper respiratory infections in cats are very common.

Aug 12, 2008 - Elizabeth Skoglund

If your cat is experiencing breathing difficulties, he or she may be suffering from asthma.

Sep 6, 2008 - Manya Seisay