Respiratory diseases encompass a wide spectrum of disorders that impair the airways, lung parenchyma or pulmonary circulation. Common chronic conditions include asthma—characterised by type-2 ...

Lifestyle factors, including smoking habit, diet, and physical activity, affect the prognosis of various diseases. We elucidated the effect of lifestyle factors and health status on deaths from ...

Smoking is a major cause of respiratory disease as it is harmful to the lungs, as well as other organs. Examples of the diseases include COPD, asthma, and bronchitis. Share on Pinterest Sreeram ...

Vaccines work by triggering your immune system to build up your body’s natural defenses. They help you fight off infections when you’re exposed to respiratory pathogens. The COVID-19 pandemic brought ...

Respiratory infections are one of the leading causes of global mortality and morbidity. Moreover, these illnesses significantly affect the global economy, social development, and healthcare systems.

Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) have identified how a common bacterium is able to manipulate the human immune system during respiratory infections and cause persistent illness. The ...