Sentences with phrase «bad lung infection»

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«We hope these results help researchers better understand why asthmatics are more affected by influenza and help find new treatments for common lung infections, which often make asthma symptoms worse.»

They announced that they had used exome sequencing to identify people with cystic fibrosis who are at high risk of infection with the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa — associated with worse lung health and survival (Nature Genetics, DOI: 10.1038 / ng.2344).

Respiratory tract infections in young children are linked to an increased risk of asthma and worse lung function in later life, according to new research to be presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress today (Sunday).

They found that upper respiratory tract infections were not associated with worse lung function in later life.

«Respiratory tract infections in young children linked to asthma and worse lung function: Increases risk of asthma between 1.5 - to 4-fold as the children grew older.»

Children who had suffered from lower respiratory tract infections, such as bronchitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia and general chest infections, had a two - to four-fold increased risk of developing asthma in later life and were also more likely to have worse lung function.

However, lower respiratory tract infections at almost all ages were associated with worse lung function as indicated by lower scores for FVC, FEV1 and FEF75.

Chronic reflux of the stomach known as gastroesophageal reflux disease or GORD can cause bad breath as can lung infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis.

I got a bad case of lung / sinus infection (unfortunately, every fall or winter) and am on antibiotics, which are helping.

Dr. James worked really hard to help me, she said that I had no white blood cells because I had really bad infections in my eyes and ears, skin, and lungs.

Flying debris and insects can cause inner ear or eye injuries and lung infections, and abrupt stops or turns can cause major injury, or worse!

Even worse, chronic oral infection can spread harmful bacteria to other parts of the body, including the lungs, heart, liver and kidneys.

If your dog gets an upper respiratory infection, your vet will listen to their lungs and if they sound bad, an x-ray might be requested.

Worse still, an oral infection can spread to other organs, including the lungs, heart, liver and kidneys.

But cats with lung problems such as asthma might be more susceptible to bacterial infections that would make their asthma worse.