Alveoli are tiny, thin-walled air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange occurs between inhaled air and the bloodstream. Research published in this journal examines alveoli in the context of both disease pathology and normal respiratory function. One study investigates the two-phase mechanisms of…
Alveoli are tiny, thin-walled air sacs in the lungs where oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange occurs between inhaled air and the bloodstream. Research published in this journal examines alveoli in the context of both disease pathology and normal respiratory function. One study investigates the two-phase mechanisms of lung damage in COVID-19, analyzing how leukocyte recruitment and migration affect alveolar structures during viral infection. Another article reviews the biochemical foundations of conscious breathing practices, exploring how controlled respiration influences alveolar gas exchange and related physiological processes. Additionally, the journal has documented a clinical case involving congenital pulmonary airway malformation, a developmental condition affecting lung architecture including alveolar tissue, and its resolution in a fetus presenting with hydrops. Understanding alveolar function and pathology is essential because these structures constitute the primary site of respiratory gas exchange, and their compromise through infection, inflammation, developmental abnormalities, or other insults directly impairs oxygen delivery to tissues. Research on alveolar damage mechanisms, repair processes, and functional modulation contributes to improved clinical management of Respiratory Diseases and developmental lung conditions.
3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
The 3 articles above have been cited 3 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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