Physiology, Herring Breuer Reflex - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

This website provides a detailed overview of the physiology, development, function, mechanism, clinical significance and related testing of the Hering-Breuer reflex. It discusses how this reflex, which is a feedback mechanism that prevents over-inflation of the lungs, plays a vital role in respiratory control and protection in mammals, particularly in infants and newborns. The website also explores the implications of this reflex for various clinical conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea and Rett syndrome.