The diaphragm is the primary muscle involved in active inspiration and serves also as an
important anatomical landmark that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavity. However …

Computational modelling of the lungs is an active field of study that integrates computational
advances with lung biophysics, biomechanics, physiology and medical imaging to promote …

In addition to the diaphragm's role as the primary respiratory muscle, it also plays an under-
recognized role in cardiac function. It serves as a pump facilitating venous and lymph return …

Non‐technical summary Cough is the commonest symptom for which people seek medical
advice and has significant impact upon quality of life. Moreover ineffective coughing is …

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation refers to the process of sending oxygen and blood to the
body's vital organs during cardiac arrest. For this reason, designing and controlling an …

During dynamic exercise, the healthy pulmonary system faces several major challenges,
including decreases in mixed venous oxygen content and increases in mixed venous …

Background: Optoelectronic plethysmography (OEP) is an innovative method of indirect
measurement of pulmonary ventilation, capable of breath-by-breath, three-dimensional, real …

A plethora of physiological and biochemical changes occur during normal pregnancy. The
changes in the respiratory system have not been as well elucidated, in part because …

Intrathoracic pressure (ITP) swings that permit spontaneous ventilation have physiological
implications for the heart. We sought to determine the effect of respiration on cardiac output …

Background Studies showed that long-standing smokers have stiffer arteries at rest.
However, the effect of smoking on the ability of the vascular system to respond to increased …