Despite a cow-calf producer’s best efforts relative to providing desired herd genetics and ease of birthing through bull selection and heifer development, some cows or heifers still need assistance at ...

Respiratory tract diseases are illnesses that affect components of the respiratory system, including the nasal passages, the bronchi and the lungs. They range from acute infections, such as pneumonia ...

The central theme of this Review is how the respiratory immune system maintains a strong defence against incoming pathogens, while avoiding the pathogenic consequences of inappropriate responses to ...

The PaCO2 test measures carbon dioxide levels in the blood to evaluate lung function. High CO2 levels can lead to respiratory acidosis, especially in people with COPD. The test requires drawing blood ...

aDepartments of Medicine (Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism) and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Florida, College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, bDepartment of Medicine ...

Sodium bicarbonate is an antacid medication that may help treat metabolic acidosis in people with kidney disease. If a person has kidney disease, it may cause them to develop metabolic acidosis. This ...

Coughing up white mucus can be a sign of an upper respiratory infection or chronic conditions like COPD. Viral infections that cause white mucus cannot be treated with antibiotics, so focus on rest ...

Respiratory disease is a growing concern, with more people suffering from lung problems than ever before. The team of nationally recognized lung experts at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical ...

If you have trouble breathing, your doctor may recommend a few tests to figure out what’s causing it. Some measure how much air you breathe in or out or how much oxygen is going from your lungs to the ...