Mariana Pardo, BVSc, MV, DACVECC, provided an overview on breathing patterns, respiratory sounds, lung auscultation; and what ...

Many parents spend the first few years of their child’s life closely monitoring their breathing—listening for new or unusual sounds. These sounds may include wheezing, congestion or rough breathing ...

Wheezing is when your breath sounds like a high-pitched whistle. Wheezing can occur with certain lung and medical conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). While ...

Children with viral-induced wheeze often receive oral or inhaled corticosteroids or a leukotriene inhibitor despite a lack of good evidence that they work. Three studies shed light on this condition.

The following is a summary of “Modeling ventilation of patients with interstitial lung disease at rest and exercise: a bench ...

With pressure-support (PS) ventilation, the inspiratory pressure is initially set to provide the required support and then reduced gradually. PS is often combined with IMV/SIMV during weaning.

Equipped with the fastest breathing system Dräger has to offer, changes of gas concentration reach the patient faster, especially in low and minimal flow settings. The Perseus A500 is compatible ...