respiratory

Example Sentences

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She died the next day of respiratory failure and a pulmonary embolism.

From Los Angeles Times

Burning wood, coal and biomass indoors exposes families to high levels of smoke and toxic particles, increasing the risk of respiratory illnesses.

From Barron's

Gould said fossil fuel emissions are associated with various cancers, an increase in hospitalizations for older adults due to respiratory conditions, and asthma attacks or stunted lung growth in children.

From Los Angeles Times

He said: "In the scientific literature there are some reported synergies between viral respiratory infections, for example, flu and meningococcal infections as the viral infections may potentiate the spread."

From BBC

"For severe lung damage caused by respiratory viruses or infections, even in acute settings, a lung transplant can be lifesaving."

From Science Daily