You may understand the respiratory and digestive systems as separate entities but, in many ways, the two are intimately connected. For example, breathing provides oxygen to help your digestive tract ...

Arthur Dalley authors and edits anatomical textbooks and atlases for, and consults with, Wolters Kluwer Health, LLC, a publisher for health care students and professionals. Lungs are remarkable organs ...

Although most known for its effect on the lungs, cystic fibrosis is a far-reaching condition that affects most of the body’s systems. Cystic fibrosis is a chronic condition that’s primarily associated ...