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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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They now plan to monitor patients' heart rates, respiratory rates and pain levels, to see if the outdoor rooftop ward helps them recover more quickly.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Inhaling MMA can irritate the lungs and, at high levels of exposure, can cause severe respiratory distress and hospitalization; long-term exposure has been linked to serious organ damage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

These bacteria can cause upper respiratory illness and had never before been reported in wild snakes in the United States.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

It can also cause respiratory and neurological reactions in cases of acute or prolonged exposure.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

Hypothermia, respiratory problems, and most likely some kind of head injury, though the brain scans turned up nothing.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart




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