Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a term used to describe a number of lung diseases that are all long-term and tend to get worse over time. Shortness of breath is caused by less air getting through the airways. COPD includes chronic bronchitis, emphysema and chronic asthma. The most common cause is smoking, however this is not the case for everyone. COPD cannot be cured but can be managed so that the symptoms are less severe and impact less on a person's everyday life.
| Breathing Rate Measurement in Respiratory patients | How fast a person is breathing, or the respiratory rate, is an important measurement in medicine. A fast respiratory rate is a sign that the body is under stress and… |
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Motor neurone disease (MND) causes the body's muscles to weaken. Breathing muscle weakness means that most people affected by MND will eventually lose the ability to take a deep breath and cough strongly....
RESPIRATORY BIOMARKERS IN MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE
The inability to breathe is unfortunately the most common cause of death in people living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Last year, our clinical research group in Melbourne reported that breathing...
We are announcing exciting updates to our Early and Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR) representation at the Institute for Breathing and Sleep (IBAS). The MSRC extend a warm thank you to Charissa Zaga and welcome Jessica Manousakis!
ANZSRS LIFE MEMBERSHIP FOR DANNY BRAZZALE
Danny Brazzale has earned a prestigious ANZSRS Life Membership—held by only 11 people—for his global leadership and dedicated mentorship in respiratory science.
PERTH HIGHLIGHTS: TSANZSRS 2026
A huge congratulations to all our team members who participated in the excellent workshops and meetings at the TSANZSRS Annual Scientific Meeting in Perth in March 2026! Well Done!
BETTER SLEEP, BETTER LIFE TIPS
For World Sleep Day, Dr. Amy Jordan joined the "Get Cereal" panelists Sam and Matilda to share top tips for better sleep, discussing the vital importance of sleep health and hygiene in a podcast interview.
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