Welcome to Ask Doctor Zac, a weekly column from news.com.au. This week, Dr Zac Turner talks about why breathing through your nose is better than breathing through your mouth. QUESTION: Hi Dr Zac, Have ...

Breathing is one of the most basic functions of the human body. It's so basic that our bodies often do it without us even having to think about it. But experts say that breathing can also have ...

Breathe in for five, breathe out for five. We’ve all heard those simple instructions when we’ve felt anxious, nervous or stressed. It’s a familiar refrain: “a few deep breaths and you’ll be fine”. But ...

For the majority, breathing is an unconscious process, overlooked in daily life. However, the method of respiration, whether through the nose or mouth, can significantly influence an individual's ...

Breathing effectively and efficiently is not only vital in swimming but also in everyday life. On a daily basis, we involuntarily inhale and exhale between 17,000 and 23,000 times. That’s a lot of ...

You arrive for a difficulty-breathing emergency. The patient is alert and oriented and complaining of difficulty breathing. The patient appears to be mildly distressed and slightly anxious, but vitals ...