Sentences with phrase «chronic lung infections»

Both genetic mutations lead to poor mucus clearance from lungs, chronic lung infections, bouts of inflammation, and a decreased ability to breathe properly, among other symptoms.

«Unexpected role for calcium in controlling inflammation during chronic lung infection.»

Bragonzi A. Murine models of acute and chronic lung infection with cystic fibrosis pathogens.

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This can cause a chronic cough, recurrent lung infections, sinus infections, and nasal polyps.

The most common complications that lead to ongoing disability include intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) or bleeding in the brain, asphyxia or a lack of oxygen to the brain, severe jaundice, hypoglycemia or a low blood sugar level, severe infections, long - term use of ventilation, and chronic lung disease known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)

The Danger: The wipes contain the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia), and people with weakened immune systems or chronic lung conditions like cystic fibrosis may be more susceptible to infection.

One mystery of cystic fibrosis is why most children suffer chronic and often deadly lung infections from a bug that rarely harms healthy individuals.

«It is clear that antibiotics are not an effective treatment for these infections once established in the lung, so something else needs to be developed urgently, and targeting the infection at the site of entry before chronic infection develops is one way forward.»

By using this model, they showed for the first time that Pseudomonas aeruginosa colonised the nasopharynx — the part of the body which connects the back of the nose to the back of the mouth — long term and then subsequently migrated down into the lungs to cause chronic infection.

Dental plaque may be the best - known example of a biofilm, but these slimy aggregates of bacteria also play major roles in such chronic infections as those in the urinary tract or in the lungs in cystic fibrosis patients.

The first of many probable applications will likely be the chronic bacterial infections in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients «that frequently develop resistance to all standard antibiotics, and are the leading cause of death in these patients,» says senior author Ronald Montelaro.

A number of easily identified disorders can cause such shortness of breath (dyspnea, in technical terms), including asthma, lung infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (or COPD, an umbrella term for various conditions that permanently impair airflow through the lungs).

In multiple trials of mice with both active and chronic TB infections, researchers report that one version of the new drug — an analog known as 1599 — was as good as or better than current TB drugs at reducing levels of the bacteria in the lungs of mice.

Dao Nguyen, a microbiologist at McGill University in Montreal, and her colleagues investigated the behavior of strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a relatively common bug that can cause infections in the urinary tract, kidneys or lungs, that were isolated from patients who had chronic infections.

Laura and Cate are among thousands of Americans who have cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited disease that clogs the lungs with thick mucus, encouraging chronic infections that eventually kill.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), lung diseases are the third most common cause of death worldwide: toxic particles, infections, and chronic inflammatory responses pose a permanent threat to our lungs.

Infections with these organisms in patients with chronic lung diseases like cystic fibrosis represent an enormous challenge in medical therapy.

My hope is to ameliorate or halt the lung diseases many chronic infections generate, and to improve the lung health of children worldwide.

These chronic infections are often caused by common, environmental microbes that mutate in ways that let them live and thrive in viscous lung secretions.

Influenza remains a major health problem in the United States, resulting each year in an estimated 36,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations.4 Those who have been shown to be at high risk for the complications of influenza infection are children 6 to 23 months of age; healthy persons 65 years of age or older; adults and children with chronic diseases, including asthma, heart and lung disease, and diabetes; residents of nursing homes and other long - term care facilities; and pregnant women.4 It is for this reason that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recommended that these groups, together with health care workers and others with direct patient - care responsibilities, should be given priority for influenza vaccination this season in the face of the current shortage.1 Other high - priority groups include children and teenagers 6 months to 18 years of age whose underlying medical condition requires the daily use of aspirin and household members and out - of - home caregivers of infants less than 6 months old.1 Hence, in the case of vaccine shortages resulting either from the unanticipated loss of expected supplies or from the emergence of greater - than - expected global influenza activity — such as pandemic influenza, which would prompt a greater demand for vaccination5 — the capability of extending existing vaccine supplies by using alternative routes of vaccination that would require smaller doses could have important public health implications.

Development of a mouse model of lung chronic infection to study disease progression after NTMs infection and response to novel antibiotic therapies.

Rhinovirus C infections are also a major contributor to poor outcomes for people with chronic lung conditions like cystic fibrosis, and early exposure to the virus can cause lifelong lung scarring leading to persistent respiratory difficulties later, says Palmenberg.

People with a weakened immune system or a chronic lung condition like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease can develop a serious infection in the lungs if they're exposed to mold.

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.

These chronic low Vitamin D levels during pregnancy can lead to increased risk of cesarean, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes and vaginal infection in the mother, and a higher risk of autism, mental disorders, infection, low birth weight, and heart / lung / brain problems among others.

These can occur because people with chronic bronchitis are more susceptible than others to lung infections, and more sensitive to air pollutants and allergens.

Lung issues Chronic inflammation in the lungs is a consider several troubles, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary illness (COPD), which includes persistent bronchitis and emphysema, as well as infections, baseding on the Lovelace Respiratory Study InsChronic inflammation in the lungs is a consider several troubles, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary illness (COPD), which includes persistent bronchitis and emphysema, as well as infections, baseding on the Lovelace Respiratory Study Inschronic obstructive pulmonary illness (COPD), which includes persistent bronchitis and emphysema, as well as infections, baseding on the Lovelace Respiratory Study Institute.

Klebsiella activity in the intestinal tract is carefully controlled and kept in check by the beneficial bacteria, but once it gets to other areas of the body like the urinary system, the prostate, lungs (pneumonia), the blood stream (poor wound healing), it can becomes a major cause of serious infection, and even chronic illness.

Your doctor may take further measures to assess your heart and lungs, or to rule out chronic infections.

Abdominal surgery * Abdominal port placement for chronic effusions Adrenal gland removal Bladder (stone removal, masses) * Colon surgery Cryptorchidism * Diaphragmatic hernia Ectopic ureter Exploratory laparotomy * Gallbladder (removal vs. re-routing) Hemoabdomen (internal bleeding) * Incontinence treatment * Intestinal obstruction (foreign bodies) * Intestinal surgery * Kidney surgery Liver biopsy, including «keyhole» liver biopsy Liver surgery Megacolon Pancreas surgery Pleuro - Peritoneal Diaphragmatic Hernia (PPDH) Prophylactic gastropexy («twisted stomach» or bloat or GDV prevention) * Prostate surgery Spleen removal (splenectomy, bleeding masses) * Stomach surgery (foreign bodies) * Urethra surgery Uterus infection (pyometra) * Thoracic surgery (thoracotomy) Chylothorax Esophagus surgery Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Persistent Right Aortic Arch (PRAA) Pleural port placement for fluid buildup Lung surgery, including «keyhole» lung biopsy Pyothorax Head and neck surgery Cheiloplasty (for excessive drooling) Cleft palate Ear and throat polyps in cats * Ear hematoma * Elongated soft palate Everted laryngeal saccules Eye and eyelid surgery * Facial fold removal Laryngeal paralysis («Tie back») Lateral Bulla Osteotomy (LBO) Lateral ear resection Oro - nasal fistula Para-thyroid gland removal Salivary gland surgery (mucocele, sialocele) Stenotic nares (narrow nostrils) Thyroid gland removal (cat or dog) Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) Ventral Bulla Osteotomy (Lung surgery, including «keyhole» lung biopsy Pyothorax Head and neck surgery Cheiloplasty (for excessive drooling) Cleft palate Ear and throat polyps in cats * Ear hematoma * Elongated soft palate Everted laryngeal saccules Eye and eyelid surgery * Facial fold removal Laryngeal paralysis («Tie back») Lateral Bulla Osteotomy (LBO) Lateral ear resection Oro - nasal fistula Para-thyroid gland removal Salivary gland surgery (mucocele, sialocele) Stenotic nares (narrow nostrils) Thyroid gland removal (cat or dog) Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) Ventral Bulla Osteotomy (lung biopsy Pyothorax Head and neck surgery Cheiloplasty (for excessive drooling) Cleft palate Ear and throat polyps in cats * Ear hematoma * Elongated soft palate Everted laryngeal saccules Eye and eyelid surgery * Facial fold removal Laryngeal paralysis («Tie back») Lateral Bulla Osteotomy (LBO) Lateral ear resection Oro - nasal fistula Para-thyroid gland removal Salivary gland surgery (mucocele, sialocele) Stenotic nares (narrow nostrils) Thyroid gland removal (cat or dog) Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA) Ventral Bulla Osteotomy (VBO)

The study, «Effect of pre-cardiac and adult stages of Dirofilaria immitis in pulmonary disease of cats: CBC, bronchial lavage cytology, serology, radiographs, CT images, bronchial reactivity, and histopathology,» demonstrated that pre-cardiac stages of D. immitis - induced chronic lung disease was prevented by the administration of REVOLUTION one month prior to infection.

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

Chronic oral infection can spread harmful bacteria to other parts of the body, including the lungs, heart, liver and kineys.

It sounds like you have a very good handle on the etiology of the situation (early infection — > mild lung damage --- >» chronic bronchitis»).

Not only does dental disease lead to painful mouths and tooth loss, but left untreated, periodontal disease increases the risk for chronic infections in the mouth, potentially spreading to other areas of the body, including the liver, lungs, kidneys and heart.

Radiographs showed he suffered from «Old Dog Lung» or chronic bronchitis, which turned into a couple of infections.

If the lungs are the primary site of infection, the dog may have labored breathing or a chronic cough.

Chronic infection can spread bacteria to the heart, liver and lungs, causing further systemic disease.

Although chronic vomiting may be a sign of many underlying issues, from bladder infections to lung disease, it is most likely associated with the small intestine.

Lack of dental cleaning in pets leads to chronic oral infections that spread harmful bacteria to other parts of the body, including the lungs, heart, liver and kidneys.

Cats with other diseases such as bacterial infections, pneumonia, foreign bodies, heart disease, airway parasites and lung cancer can present with similar clinical signs to asthma or chronic bronchitis so further investigations are usually needed to confirm a diagnosis.

Smoke exposure increases respiratory and cardiovascular hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and medication dispensations for asthma, bronchitis, chest pain, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (commonly known by its acronym, COPD), respiratory infections, and medical visits for lung illnesses.38, 43,160 It has been associated with hundreds of thousands of deaths annually, in an assessment of the global health risks from landscape fire smoke.38, 43,44,141,45 Future climate change is projected to increase wildfire risks and associated emissions, with harmful impacts on health.18, 161,162,10,163,164,36

Human exposure to fine particulate matter increases the risk of acute lower respiratory infection, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease, stroke and lung cancer, while exposure to carbon dioxide — a colorless, odorless, non-toxic gas — produces none of these effects and is in fact essential for life on earth.

If you've suddenly been suffering from lung infections, asthma, memory issues, or other chronic medical problems, mold may be to blame.

They can serve double - duty by filtering your indoor air quality and lessening your risk of chronic lung diseases, infections, and even lung cancer - no green thumb required.