A newly identified lung cell “switch” could help doctors unlock the lungs’ natural ability to heal themselves.

Researchers at IIT Bombay explain how excess mucus forms narrow humps that leave airway walls exposed, offering new insight ...

Breathing in microplastics can cause inflammation and damage to the lungs, potentially increasing the risk of respiratory diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ...

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide. Early detection of pulmonary nodules is crucial for timely diagnosis and effective treatment.

IIT Bombay study reveals excess mucus weakens lung defenses, increasing allergy attacks by exposing airway walls to ...

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) on Friday said its researchers have found that too much mucus can weaken the lungs’ defences ...

Mucous is a natural defence mechanism to protect the lungs. New research reveals that too much mucous can be counterproductive.

Researchers at IIT Bombay reveal how excessive mucus creates gaps in our lungs’ defences, leaving us vulnerable to allergic attacks.

The Fort St. John Hospital's new body plethysmography box allows testing for lung volumes, diffusion capacity and respiratory ...

Life Processes is often treated as a chapter to memorise, but it is far more than that. From photosynthesis to respiration, this topic explains how life functions as an interconnected system.

Pulmonary function tests (PFTs), also called lung function tests, are some of the most important, but least understood, tools healthcare providers use to evaluate lung health. Though many people have ...