respiratory

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Beneath the body were plate-like respiratory structures that resemble the book gills seen in modern horseshoe crabs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Breathing problems, heart problems, allergies, respiratory cancers — MDs realized smog had a heavy hand in them all.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

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 • Mar. 24, 2026

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 • Mar. 18, 2026

All I associated with Coxsackie was the respiratory virus that had first been discovered in the town, and named for it.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover