Michael Servetus

In the inhalation and exhalation there is an energy and a lively divine spirit, since He, through his spirit supports the breath of life, giving courage to the people who are in the earth and spirit to those who walk on it.

Spanish Scientist

Ted Chiang

The universe began as an enormous breath being held. I am glad that it did... until this great exhalation is finished, my thoughts live on.

American Writer

Exhalation can describe not just breathing out, but also a sense of releasing tension or emotion.

Physical Release

'Exhalation' is often used alongside 'inhalation' to detail both actions of breathing in several contexts.

Paired Action

Exhalation is frequently mentioned before actions indicating relaxation, such as 'sigh' or 'sit down.'

Followed by Relaxation

In a medical context, devices like spirometers relate to measuring exhalations.

Medical Device

Exhalation in medicine can give clues to a person's health, like the quality of breath in certain conditions.

Health Indicators

Exhalation is important in spreading or tracking airborne diseases, a significant fact in healthcare.

Concern for Infection

'Exhalation' can metaphorically refer to a waft or hint of fragrance, not just literal breath.

Metaphor for Fragrance

A poetic use of 'exhalation' may express something that can be felt only slightly or indirectly.

Subtle Presence

In literary contexts, 'exhalation' can suggest an emotional atmosphere or mood surrounding an area.

Emotional Atmosphere

 what her exhalation rate or lung health, should be based on her age, gender and height. So the doctor sees this difference between the yellow bar and the blue bar, and he says, "Wow, we need to give her steroids, medication and inhalers." But I want everyone here to reimagine a world

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 A tube is inserted into the patient’s trachea to pump air directly into the lungs, with a series of valves and branching pipes forming a circuit for inhalation and exhalation. In most modern ventilators,

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 A similar transaction occurs in the opposite direction. Carbon dioxide waste transported in the bloodstream can pass through the alveolar walls. From there, they are expelled with every exhalation.

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 it's tempting to think of life as the inhalation of air but more often than not it's felt in the exhalation