Go to GoReading for breaking news, videos, and the latest top stories in world news, business, politics, health and pop culture.
Browsing Category

Lung Health : Health & Medical

Upper Respiratory Infections & Shortness of Breath

An upper respiratory infection is caused by one of more than 200 viruses that affect the head and chest. It commonly will have a significant effect on a person's middle ear, windpipe and airways, according to the Dartmouth College Health Services. URIs accompanied with shortness of breath may be a s...More...

How to Get Rid of Nervous Tics

According to The Great Plains Laboratory, about one out of 100 people have some form of nervous tics, from what is often called Tics Disorder or from disorders like Tourette's Syndrome. Tics can have any of several causes, from genetics to medication, but there are measures that sufferers can take ...More...

Incentive Spirometer for Respiratory Complications

An incentive spirometer is a hand-held, portable medical device comprised of a breathing tube with a mouthpiece that is attached to an air chamber, with an indicator inside the device. It allows you or your health care provider to measure how much air you can breath into your lungs, and how deeply y...More...

Structure of the Lungs

The lungs are part of the respiratory system and help the body take in oxygen and release carbon dioxide. Every time a person takes a breath, his lungs fill with air and help carry oxygen to his bloodstream. Lung composition involves compartments called lobes, which house the smaller......More...

About Breathing Exercises for Labor

Childbirth can be a wonderful experience, and many people do not want to miss any aspect of this special time. Instead of taking medications to help with the pain, they prefer to stay aware of what is going on and using breathing exercises to help them through it. There are breathing exercises for t...More...

SARS

Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of SARS, including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more....More...