About the Study A controlled, masked research study was conducted to define the initial inflammatory response and
lung damage associated with the death of precordia stages of D. immitis in cats as compared to adult heartworm infections in normal cats.
These cells are associated with the inflammation produced in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, so it may be helpful in reducing
the lung damage associated with this smoking - related ailment.
Not exact matches
Harvard Stem Cell Institute scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital have found the cellular origin of the tissue scarring caused by organ
damage associated with diabetes,
lung disease, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and other conditions.
The breath of the exposed fishermen also contained higher levels of chemicals
associated with
lung damage.
Short term cigarette smoke exposure has been
associated with acute
lung inflammation and oxidative
damage.
This, along with Doxycycline (an antibiotic) and maybe a steroid - type medication, helps reduce the risk of
lung damage complications that can be
associated with dead worms.
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., November 13, 2014 — New research published in the Journal of Veterinary Parasitology shows that administering the monthly heartworm prevention REVOLUTION ® (selamectin) prior to heartworm infection (i.e., mosquito season) prevented heartworm -
associated lung damage in cats.
This then causes physical
damage to the heart,
lungs, and
associated blood vessels.
Because these worms live inside the blood vessels, adult worms can cause severe
damage to the heart,
lungs and
associated vascular structures.