Sentences with phrase «develop lung infections»

Most people with cystic fibrosis develop lung infections that involve multiple species of microbes.

Not exact matches

Infants below six months are at the risks of being attacked by this malady because their lungs have not been fully developed to handle the strenuous impact of the infection and they can not manage the whooping effect in their body systems.

Babies are less likely to develop infections in the digestive tract, lungs or airways, and ears.

Also, if some of the stomach contents get into the nose or lungs, a baby with GERD might develop respiratory problems like pneumonia, a cough at night, or sinus or ear infections.

Because infants» and children's» lungs are still developing, they are most prone to serious infection and bronchial irritation.

Make sure that your baby lungs are fully developed and maintain all vaccinations to reduce any infection.

Joint first author of the study, microbiologist Dr Jo Fothergill said: «We have discovered that the nasopharynx acts as a silent reservoir for bacteria from which more serious infections in the lungs can develop.»

«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.»

Although most cases are mild, many sufferers develop a rapidly fatal infection deep in their lungs.

The researchers also employed a cutting - edge technology developed by their collaborators at Columbia University to reprogram the child's skin cells into early progenitor cells, then differentiate those into lung cells, the front lines of influenza infections.

Because the mutant gene does not work well, the lungs develop a thick, sticky mucus that leads to breathing difficulties and lung infections, among other symptoms.

Babies in the high - risk group died or developed serious complications such as infections, bleeding, and lung and heart problems.

(Both forms are caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis; pneumonic plague develops when a person with bubonic plague is not treated, and the infection spreads to the lungs.)

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.

It might be possible, Schonwetter speculates, to develop aerosols containing an LAP - like antiseptic that could be inhaled by cystic fibrosis sufferers to help them fight off lung infections.

They ran regular fundraisers to develop new drugs, like those that broke up the mucus or delivered aerosolized antibiotics that penetrated deep in the lungs to fight infection.

She continued to cough, couldn't gain weight and ultimately developed a severe lung infection requiring heavy - duty antibiotics.

Older adults over age 65 are at high risk for developing pneumonia, an inflammation of the lungs typically caused by infection.

DEFENSE Vaccine candidates developed from DNA and proteins of the MERS virus (above, yellow) produced protective immune proteins and reduced lung damage in monkeys six days after infection.

Further studies that measure lung function and wheezing from birth onwards are needed to explore whether the infections cause asthma and lower lung function, or whether wheezing and lower lung function may be predisposing these children to develop the infections.

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.

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.

Secondhand smoke is now believed to be a risk factor for children to develop asthma; it also contributes to respiratory infections (such as pneumonia and bronchitis) and ear infections, as well as coughing, wheezing, and decreased lung function.

Some patients also develop scarring or fibrosis at the top of the lungs, thus making it harder to ward off viruses and infections.

Research suggests that babies who are breastfed are less likely to develop infections (especially lung infections, ear infections, and diarrhea) during their first year of life than babies who are fed formulas.

If the infection develops further, it may affect the lungs and cause pneumonia.

Sometimes a dog will not have any signs of a primary infection in the lungs, such as coughing, but will only develop symptoms of disseminated disease, e.g., lameness, seizures.

This occurs when food or liquid is inhaled into the lungs and an infection develops.

However, even mild infections can become life - threatening if secondary bacterial infections develop and descend into the lungs.

But in some cases, including dogs that are high risk, more severe outcomes can happen.11 In a clinical study of Dog Flu involving experimentally infected dogs with no secondary infections, every dog developed lung lesions (pneumonia) by the study's end.3

Additional symptoms that can develop when the infection spreads outside the lungs can include lameness or swelling of limbs, back or neck pain, seizures, soft swelling under the skin, swollen lymph nodes under chin, eye inflammation with pain or cloudiness.

About two months after initial infection, the larvae develop into juvenile worms and enter your dog's blood.2 Immature adult worms that range from 1 - 1.5 inches in length arrive at your dog's heart and lungs as early as 67 days after initial infection.2 After arriving, they continue to mature into adulthood.

Infections in humans do not completely develop, but may cause a lesion in the lungs «coin sign» that may be mistaken for a tumor.

Pets with poor oral hygiene can develop infection, which can often lead to heart, lung, and kidney disease.

Fat rabbits are more likely to develop foot infections, insulin resistance, diabetes, heart and lung problems, arthritis, and depression.

When severe, your dog could be a risk of developing pneumonia — bacterial infection in the lungs — and that could become deadly, too.