Definition
The words "respiratory" and "respiration" refer to the lungs and breathing.
Related topics:
- Apnea
- Dyspnea
- Lung disease
- Lung scan
- Rapid breathing
- Lung resection
- Pneumothorax
Alternative Names
Respiration
Respiratory Health Article
Reviewed By David C. Dugdale III, MD, Professor of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, Department…more »
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Date Last Reviewed: 10/20/2008
Copyright: ADAM Health Illustrated Encyclopedia
Breathing Images
Lungs
Upper respiratory tract
Lower respiratory tract
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