Panelists discuss the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis (AD), focusing on the role of type 2 inflammation, and explore how AD can serve as an entry point to the atopic march in children, leading to ...

Researchers Identify Novel Immune Cells That May Worsen Asthma Jan. 15, 2025 — Researchers have made an important discovery in the field of asthma research, identifying a new population of ...

This article will review the pathophysiology of asthma, the physiologic changes in pregnancy, the determinants of fetal oxygenation, and options for appropriate and effective medical management ...

The best room temperature for people with asthma is between 68°F and 71°F with a lower humidity between 30% and 50%. This mild air temperature and humidity won’t irritate the airways.

Fibroblast growth factors (FGFs) signal through FGF receptor tyrosine kinases to regulate a wide range of biological processes during development and adulthood. FGF receptors (FGFRs) are involved ...

These findings indicate that cAMP levels may reflect underlying asthma pathophysiology, though further research is needed to determine their clinical relevance. Future studies should explore how cAMP ...

Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by bronchoconstriction, airway hyperresponsiveness, and mucus production. The pathophysiology of asthma involves a complex ...

Occupational asthma is now the most common work-related respiratory disorder in the industrialized nations and contributes to almost 15% of all adult asthma cases. Characterized by variable ...

Asthma can cause excess mucus buildup in the lungs, leading to chest congestion. It usually worsens when you have a respiratory infection or when your allergies are acting up. However, you can also ...

People who have symptoms of both asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may have a condition known as asthma-COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS). Asthma is a chronic lung disease that ...