Neuroendocrine cells in the larynx and trachea, which make up the passageway from the mouth to the lungs, can sense water and acid passing through, a team reports in the April 19 Science.

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

Researchers at Imperial College London have discovered a link between climate change and increased incidence of lung problems ...

What They Do. YOU KNOW FROM high school that your lungs bring in oxygen and move it to the blood (inhale) while taking carbon dioxide out of the blood (exhale). Not as well-known: ...

When a mouthful of water goes down the wrong pipe – heading toward a healthy person’s lungs instead of their gut – they start coughing uncontrollably. That’s because their upper airway senses the ...

Treating collapsing trachea in dogs can be a daunting prospect for owners. Tracheal collapse occurs when the windpipe becomes flattened and the airflow in and out of the lungs is obstructed.

Your trachea, also called the windpipe, stretches down into your lungs. Pharynx anatomy consists of three key segments: Nasopharynx, the top segment that connects to the nose and allows air to ...

Bronchitis occurs when the trachea and bronchi, or airways that supply the lungs, fill with mucus after developing inflammation. This usually occurs due to a viral infection, such as a cold.

The trachea and the tubes leading into the lungs, known as bronchi, were stabilized by sewing them onto a mesh that is secured to the surrounding tissues. Once everything was sewn into place, the ...