To say breathing is important is a bit of an understatement. It is not just paramount for survival, but important for a whole host of other reasons. Altered breathing patterns can result in decreased ...

The muscular dystrophies are known to target various muscle groups differentially. In addition to making limb muscles weak, muscular dystrophy (MD) can also lead to decreased function of specific ...

In the second article in a four-part series, Robin McNelis looks at good and bad breathing and how to know the difference In the first article of this four-part series about breathing during exercise, ...

Using accessory muscles implies that the forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) is decreased to 30% of normal, which is usually between 1.0 and 1.5 liters per second. In such cases, a sitting ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is breathing from your belly beneficial? If so, can you explain why and how to do it? ANSWER: From the day you're born, you know how to breathe correctly. That means letting the ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: Is breathing from your belly beneficial? If so, can you explain why and how to do it? From the day you’re born, you know how to breathe correctly. That means letting the diaphragm – ...