In OSA, the normal flow of air is repeatedly stopped ... Surgical evaluation begins with a physical exam to check on the anatomy of your upper airway. Your doctor will insert a flexible ...

Pierre was returned to the shelter in dire condition after months of neglect. Now, thanks to a rescue, he’s on the path to ...

Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is a condition that affects dogs with short, flat faces, like Pugs, Bulldogs, and Shih Tzus. While their adorable appearance has won the hearts of many, ... Read ...

The pleura is a vital part of the respiratory tract and is vulnerable to conditions ... a small amount of pleural fluid which lubricates and cushions the lungs, enabling normal breathing. The pleura ...

A roundup of healthcare trends. FAU researchers test treatment for back pain; new machine treats enlarged prostate with an water blast; and Americans seek improved gut health and more ...

Thurner syndrome (MTS) is a clinicopathological condition where the left common iliac vein is compressed by the overlying right common iliac artery, potentially leading to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) ...

The amount of pressure needed to keep the airway open depends on multiple factors, including: Anatomy of the airway Nasal congestion ... The AHI should be as low as possible, and normal is less than 5 ...

Researchers have been trying for decades to stop the cells that damage the lung in people with pulmonary fibrosis. Now a team ...

Research reveals that even low levels of air pollution significantly increase the risk of respiratory infections in adults, ...

A study found that the hyoid bone's position varied significantly among subjects with different skeletal classes and breathing modes, indicating that these factors can influence airway anatomy and ...

Cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) have also been reported from India amid seasonal winter patterns of a rise in respiratory illnesses. The surge of the cases in early December has raised ...

GENEVA, Jan 7: The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Tuesday that the global spread of respiratory viruses is still within the expected normal rates for the winter season. The organization ...