Common cough syrup ingredient offers hope for lung fibrosis patients

by Andreia Pinho,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryA new study has explored the potential of Dextromethorphan, an FDA-approved drug, in the treatment of lung fibrosis. Lung fibrosis occurs af

Updated on: January 17,2025

Common cough syrup ingredient offers hope for lung fibrosis patients

by Andreia Pinho,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryA new study has explored the potential of Dextromethorphan, an FDA-approved drug, in the treatment of lung fibrosis. Lung fibrosis occurs af

Updated on:January 17,2025

Changing dosing methods means fewer mice needed to study lung infections

by American Physiological SocietyCredit:American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajplung.00070.2023Researchers will need fewer mice to

Updated on: January 29,2024

Changing dosing methods means fewer mice needed to study lung infections

by American Physiological SocietyCredit:American Journal of Physiology-Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1152/ajplung.00070.2023Researchers will need fewer mice to

Updated on:January 29,2024

Researchers study ways to prevent lung disease in dentistry professionals

byWest Virginia UniversityFotinos Panagakos, associate dean of research, WVU School of Dentistry. Credit: WVUInhaling dangerous particulates is a hazard of coal mining, mold remediation, sandbla

Updated on: November 13,2023

Researchers study ways to prevent lung disease in dentistry professionals

byWest Virginia UniversityFotinos Panagakos, associate dean of research, WVU School of Dentistry. Credit: WVUInhaling dangerous particulates is a hazard of coal mining, mold remediation, sandbla

Updated on:November 13,2023

People with no sense of smell found to have abnormal breathing patterns

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressDistinguishing between respiratory rate and respiratory peaks. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52650-6A team of neuroscientists at

Updated on: November 12,2024

People with no sense of smell found to have abnormal breathing patterns

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressDistinguishing between respiratory rate and respiratory peaks. Credit:Nature Communications(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52650-6A team of neuroscientists at

Updated on:November 12,2024

Pulmonary expert explains importance of warm air during cold weather

by Aaron Nieto,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColder, dry air impacts lung health, with symptoms that range from bothersome to distressing. With cold temperatures for

Updated on: March 15,2024

Pulmonary expert explains importance of warm air during cold weather

by Aaron Nieto,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainColder, dry air impacts lung health, with symptoms that range from bothersome to distressing. With cold temperatures for

Updated on:March 15,2024

Cadmium and particulate matter toxicity in a bronchial epithelial cell model

by PNAS NexusHigh resolution microscopy images of cells from the (A) Control, (B) Urban 125μg/mL, or (C) Urban 500μg/mL exposure conditions captured using a 60x objective. Actin (red), nuclei (blue),

Updated on: March 30,2024

Cadmium and particulate matter toxicity in a bronchial epithelial cell model

by PNAS NexusHigh resolution microscopy images of cells from the (A) Control, (B) Urban 125μg/mL, or (C) Urban 500μg/mL exposure conditions captured using a 60x objective. Actin (red), nuclei (blue),

Updated on:March 30,2024

Fibrosis quística: causas, síntomas y tratamiento

Fibrosis quística: causas, síntomas y tratamientoLa fibrosis quística es una enfermedad genética y hereditaria que afecta a la fisiología de los pulmones debido a que las mucosas son demasiado espesas

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Could OTC nasal sprays ease colds and flu and cut antibiotic use?

by Carole Tanzer MillerOver-the-counter nasal sprays could be a potent weapon against a major public health threat—antibiotic resistance, researchers report.Their analysis, which looked at data from n

Updated on: July 17,2024

Could OTC nasal sprays ease colds and flu and cut antibiotic use?

by Carole Tanzer MillerOver-the-counter nasal sprays could be a potent weapon against a major public health threat—antibiotic resistance, researchers report.Their analysis, which looked at data from n

Updated on:July 17,2024

Study identifies molecule that could improve asthma treatments

JANUARY 29, 2024by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiLoss of IL31RA has no effect on house dust mite (HDM)-induced airway inflammation and goblet cell hyperplasia. Credit:Nature Communi

Updated on: March 28,2024

Study identifies molecule that could improve asthma treatments

JANUARY 29, 2024by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiLoss of IL31RA has no effect on house dust mite (HDM)-induced airway inflammation and goblet cell hyperplasia. Credit:Nature Communi

Updated on:March 28,2024

Genome sequencing reveals underdiagnosed cause of long-term lung condition

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSouthampton clinical researchers, working as part of a UK team, have shed new light on causes of bronchiectasis, a long-term lung cond

Updated on: March 06,2024

Genome sequencing reveals underdiagnosed cause of long-term lung condition

by University of SouthamptonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSouthampton clinical researchers, working as part of a UK team, have shed new light on causes of bronchiectasis, a long-term lung cond

Updated on:March 06,2024

Las 7 diferencias entre resfriado y gripe

Las 7 diferencias entre resfriado y gripeEl resfriado y la gripe son dos enfermedades víricas que, a pesar de tener algunos aspectos en común, son muy diferentes en lo que a causas y síntomas se refie

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Rapid molecular testing in emergency department leads to faster, targeted treatment for community-acquired pneumonia

by University of BergenVisual Abstract.Diagnostic Stewardship in Community-Acquired Pneumonia with Syndromic Molecular Testing. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jama

Updated on: March 20,2024

Rapid molecular testing in emergency department leads to faster, targeted treatment for community-acquired pneumonia

by University of BergenVisual Abstract.Diagnostic Stewardship in Community-Acquired Pneumonia with Syndromic Molecular Testing. Credit:JAMA Network Open(2024). DOI: 10.1001/jama

Updated on:March 20,2024