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respiratory

[res-per-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, ri-spahyuhr-uh-] / ˈrɛs pər əˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, rɪˈspaɪər ə- /
ADJECTIVE
breathing
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Sales at the U.K. drugmaker’s oncology, rare disease, vaccines, and respiratory and immunology segments were all ahead of expectations, according to JPM.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

AstraZeneca said it benefited from double-digit sales growth in its oncology, respiratory and immunology, and rare disease therapeutic areas, which allowed it to offset hits from generic competition for aging medicines Farxiga and Brilinta.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Studies have found oil wells can emit carcinogens and are linked to adverse health effects including respiratory issues, headaches, throat irritation and other problems.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026

In July 2025, NHS Wales re-categorised ambulance calls - purple for cardiac or respiratory arrest and red for major trauma and other emergencies where patients risk cardiac or respiratory arrest.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

“You’re all confined to your rooms while we get respiratory cultures,” she says, spinning around to face Will.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott


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