Health
Vaping less harmful to lung fluids than smoking, study shows
A new Ohio University engineering study shows that e-cigarettes, while still toxic, are less harmful than conventional cigarettes.
Jan 26, 2018
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Respiratory Research
- Publisher
- BioMed Central
- History
- 2000-present
- Website
- http://respiratory-research.com/
- Impact factor
- 3.127 (2009)
Immunology
Potential long-term treatment for asthma found
A possible way to tackle one of the underlying causes of asthma has been developed by researchers from Aston University and Imperial College London. In tests in mice, the researchers were able to virtually eliminate asthmatic ...
Aug 9, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Effectiveness of antiviral nasal spray confirmed
Marinomed Biotechnologie GmbH today announced that new clinical data confirmed the effectiveness of a Carragelose®-based nasal spray in the therapy of common cold. The data, generated in collaboration with researchers from ...
Dec 5, 2013
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Health
'Vaping robot' study shows mint flavor makes vape juice more toxic, damaging to lungs
Adding mint flavor to e-cigarette liquids produces more vapor particles and is associated with worse lung function in those who smoke, report researchers from the University of Pittsburgh in Respiratory Research today.
Apr 10, 2023
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Immunology
Study shows surprise low-level ozone impact on asthma patients
A new study led by UNC School of Medicine researchers indicates that ozone has a greater impact on asthma patients than previously thought. The study, published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, recruited ...
Sep 21, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Blood test could identify COVID-19 patients at risk of cytokine storm
Southampton researchers have identified a blood profile that could help identify COVID-19 patients at greatest risk of deterioration and direct them towards trials of specific treatments that could modify their immune systems' ...
Oct 14, 2020
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Inflammatory disorders
Childhood asthma declines during COVID-19 pandemic
Half as many children in the United States were diagnosed with asthma in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic compared to previous years, and Rutgers researchers think fewer colds may be part of the reason.
Apr 1, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Vitamin E in canola and other oils hurts lungs
A large new Northwestern Medicine study upends our understanding of vitamin E and ties the increasing consumption of supposedly healthy vitamin E-rich oils—canola, soybean and corn – to the rising incidence of lung inflammation ...
May 20, 2014
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Childhood respiratory disorders may be diagnosed with a smartphone
Automated cough analysis technology incorporated in a smartphone app could help to diagnose childhood respiratory disorders, according to a study published in the open access journal Respiratory Research.
Jun 5, 2019
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Health
Snoring causes injuries and prevention of healing in the upper airways
The recurrent vibrations caused by snoring can lead to injuries in the upper airways of people who snore heavily. This, in turn, can cause swallowing dysfunction and render individuals more vulnerable for developing the severe ...
May 2, 2019
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