Background The prevention of time-loss from respiratory illness is a key priority for clinicians concerned with the health of elite athletes, including rowers. Objective To evaluate the respiratory ...

A clinical assessment of the symptoms and signs of suspected acute respiratory infection at first presentation informs a provisional diagnosis. Considering the symptoms and signs in the context of the ...

What Is the Respiratory System? The respiratory system is the organs and other parts of your body involved in breathing, when you exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide. All the cells in your body need ...

The respiratory system allows air to reach the lungs, from which oxygen enters the blood and circulates to all body cells. This system also removes waste gases from the body and helps prevent disease ...

It’s almost impossible to avoid viruses and bacteria, but certain risk factors increase your chances of developing acute respiratory infection. The immune systems of children and older adults are more ...

The respiratory system is responsible for the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the human body. This system also helps remove metabolic waste products and keep pH levels in check. The major ...

Wherever possible it is important to carry out a face-to-face assessment of severity of illness and risk to inform decisions about care and treatment before prescribing antimicrobials. This may ...