You arrive for a difficulty-breathing emergency. The patient is alert and oriented and complaining of difficulty breathing. The patient appears to be mildly distressed and slightly anxious, but vitals ...

Kussmaul breathing is characterized by deep, rapid, and labored breathing. This distinct, abnormal breathing pattern can result from certain medical conditions, such as diabetic ketoacidosis, which is ...

Painful respiration can involve lung pain that occurs when a person breathes in or out. Infections, musculoskeletal injuries, and heart problems can cause this pain. The lungs do not have pain ...

Plants and trees may seem pretty passive, but behind the scenes, their cells are working hard to put on a magic show. In this episode of Crash Course Botany, we’ll explore how the processes of ...

Many factors, including age and activity levels, affect a person’s respiratory rate. Adults usually take between 12 to 20 breaths per minute, but children tend to breath faster. The respiratory rate ...