The phrenic nerve controls the diaphragm, the dome-shaped muscle that is primarily responsible for breathing. Contraction of the diaphragm expands the lungs and draws air into them. The phrenic nerve ...

Lung exercises can increase lung capacity and help people control their breathing. They are helpful for people with lung problems such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. When a person breathes, ...

Healthy lungs are essential for energy, endurance, and overall health. Although exercise is usually related to muscle or cardiovascular fitness, studies reveal that specific movements and breathing ...

With air quality dipping in several parts of the country, it is essential to keep a check on your respiratory and lung health. Delhi-NCR, in the morning of Monday (November 24) recorded an AQI (Air ...

I will never forget the first time I went out for a run with a mask on. I made it less than a mile before I was out of breath and I had to turn around to walk home. It was clear that my lung capacity ...

lungThe respiratory system represents one of the body’s most remarkable yet often overlooked systems, automatically adjusting to our needs whether we’re sleeping, walking, or exercising intensely.