Rationale Despite high prevalence of e-cigarette use (vaping), little is currently known regarding the health effects of secondhand nicotine vape exposure. Objective To investigate whether exposure to ...

A basic review of the anatomy, physiology and personal protective equipment related to the respiratory system.

Water-soluble inorganic (WSI) ions are major components of ambient air PM2.5 (particulate matter of diameter ≤2.5 μm); however, their potential health effects are understudied. On C57BL/6 mice, we ...

Scientists are making headway in pinpointing the cause of the condition reported in more than a dozen states. Here’s what we know so far about the illness—and how to protect your pet.

Regeneron and Sanofi are committed to helping patients in the U.S. who are prescribed Dupixent gain access to the medicine and receive the support they may need with the DUPIXENT MyWay® program. For ...

How Much Does a Respiratory Therapist Make? Respiratory Therapists made a median salary of $77,960 in 2023. The best-paid 25% made $88,820 that year, while the lowest-paid 25% made $65,530.

Nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs are the standard specimens for detecting respiratory pathogens, as the nasopharynx and oropharynx are common microbial entry points into the respiratory tract.

#RECALL: Midea recalls about 1.7 Million U & U+ Window Air Conditioners due to risk of mold exposure. Pooled water in the air conditioners can fail to drain quickly enough, which can lead to mold ...

A mix of Saharan Dust blown across the Atlantic by the trade winds and smoke from wildfires in Canada is leading to lower air quality across much of the eastern part of the United States this weekend.

Kim, C., Ahmed, J.A., Eidex, R.B., et al. (2011) Comparison of nasopharyngeal and oropharyngeal swabs for the diagnosis of eight respiratory viruses by real-time reverse transcription-pcr assays. PLoS ...