We all need to breathe. Bringing new air into the body and getting rid of old air and wasted gas is an essential part of daily life. The lungs are a key part of this necessary task. The lungs are part ...

Scientists have discovered how to capture 'live' images of immune cells inside the lungs. The group is the first in the world to find a way to record, in real time, how the immune system battles ...

What Are Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are lung tests. They show how well your lungs work. They’re noninvasive, which means that the doctor doesn’t cut you or put ...

Breathing is usually an unconscious process. However, there are some optimal ways to breathe to benefit a person’s health. This article looks at what happens inside a person’s body when they breathe.