Sentences with phrase «lung infections such»

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.

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One flavonoid in lemongrass called luteolin has such strong anti-inflammatory abilities that it may be able to treat some symptoms of multiple sclerosis, as well as lung infections or acute lung injury.
Multiple factors play an important role in how well a baby will do including birth weight, complications of pregnancy such as placental abruption, infection, and immature lung development to name just a few.
Some babies with BPD outgrow all symptoms of the disease by the time they go to preschool, while others will have lifelong lung problems such as asthma or frequent lung infections.
They will help prevent some of the complications, such as bacterial infections of the ears or lungs.
Community - acquired pneumonia, a type of lung inflammation contracted outside of a hospital or nursing - home setting, is most often caused by infections with bacteria, such as Klebsiella pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.
In one of the new papers, Zitvogel's group examined data for 249 lung, kidney, and bladder cancer patients, 69 of whom took antibiotics for routine reasons such as dental work or a urinary tract infection before or soon after starting a PD - 1 drug.
Babies in the high - risk group died or developed serious complications such as infections, bleeding, and lung and heart problems.
The researchers» report appears in the journal ACS Synthetic Biology and describes development of this new type of E. coli that can even kill off slimy groups of bacteria called biofilms that are responsible for many hard - to - treat infections, such as those that take hold in the lungs, the bladder and on implanted medical devices.
In addition, low levels of PD1 in the lungs of influenza - virus - infected mice were associated with severe infection and highly pathogenic viruses, such as H5N1.
«Mucosal surfaces, such as the lung, gastrointestinal tract, or female reproductive tract, are where most infections take place,» says Sam Lai, assistant professor of pharmacy and engineering at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and senior author on the study.
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.
Lung infections land him for weeks at a stretch here at Sasan Hospital, Iran's premier facility for chemical weapons victims, which treats as many as 150 such patients on any given day.
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).
It doesn't kill the cell that it hides in, but is dangerous enough that it can cause infections in individuals with an impaired immune system, such as patients who are receiving cancer treatment, who have pre-existing lung problems or whose immune systems are otherwise compromised.
New research is paving the way for the development of innovative drugs that restore antibiotic susceptibility in antibiotic - resistant superbugs such as Klebsiella pneumoniae, a main cause of fatal lung and bloodstream infections worldwide.
An alternative possibility is that successful propagation of TMAdV may depend on infection of a specific host cell type, such as A549 lung, and not BSC - 1 or PMK kidney cells.
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.
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.
mastocytosis — is when you have too many mast cells which help protect us from infections in particular tissues such as the skin, lungs and bowel
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.
Treatment focuses on managing symptoms and preventing complications such as lung infections and malnutrition.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus is one of the most commonly used probiotic bacteria, due to its studied effects on reducing lung infection and treating of vaginal infections, such as Candida.
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 Institute.
Not drinking enough water appears to be associated with such problems as falls and fractures, heat stroke, heart disease, lung disorders, kidney disease, kidney stones, bladder and colon cancers, urinary tract infections, cavities, decreased immune function, and cataract formation.
But there is strong evidence that these cells are not being destroyed, they simply are moving out of the bloodstream and into tissues that have been stressed by the recent exercise, and more prone to infection, such as the lungs.
Bacteria are linked to infections such as otitis media (ear), tonsillitis (tonsils), pneumonia (lungs), bronchitis (airways), sinusitis (sinuses), pharyngitis (throat), and whooping cough (airways).
As mentioned previously, other complications, such as purpura hemorrhagica, myopathies (muscular disease where the muscle fibers do not function), agalactia (absence of milk production), or infection of other organs such as the liver, lungs, spleen, kidneys, or brain may occur.
These infections have the potential to spread to vital organs in the body such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys, which is why it's important to check your dog's teeth and gums regularly for signs of problems.
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.
About 50 % of cats with heartworm disease will have evidence of enlarged pulmonary arteries on x-rays of their lungs.14 However, these findings can be found with other parasitic infections such as roundworms (Toxocara) and lungworms (Aelurostrongylus).
Also common are lung diseases associated with infection by feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and those caused by such parasites as heartworms and lungworms, although the prevalence of those parasitic infections depends to a great extent on geographical, climatic and seasonal factors.
Dog Cough when outdoors If the dog continually breathes in things that are naturally outdoors such as leaves or grass, it could cause a lung infection or pyothorax.
Bronchodilators and decongestants are also used to assist dogs exhibiting serious upper respiratory infection symptoms such as narrow passageways and lung congestion.
If there is evidence of disease in the lungs and their blood vessels consistent with feline heartworm infection, such cases can be monitored with chest X-rays every six to twelve months, as needed.
But cats with lung problems such as asthma might be more susceptible to bacterial infections that would make their asthma worse.
Because the signs of asthma mimic those associated with other conditions, such as heartworm disease and other lung infections or disorders, diagnosis of asthma is only made after extensive assessment to rule out other potential causes of the clinical signs.
It is important to stabilize or treat any disorder present at the time of the physical examination, such as dehydration, infections, liver or kidney disorders, heart or lung disease or breathing difficulties prior to the administration of the anesthetic.
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Baytril Taste Tabs, a prescription product, is an antibiotic used in dogs and cats to treat many types of infections cause by susceptible bacteria such as infections of the urinary tract, skin, prostate, GI tract, liver, and lungs.
Poor dental health can have a whole body impact, lead to poor eating and can cause infections in other organs such as the heart, lungs, kidneys and liver.
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.
These pollutants cause lung irritation and weaken the body's defenses against respiratory infections such as pneumonia and influenza.
Spinal cord injury victims can have secondary complications such as bladder infections, spinal and lung infections, progressive blindness, and bed sores.
Doctors must quickly and accurately diagnose this condition and administer IV antibiotics before the infection spreads to vital organs such as the heart, brain, kidneys and lungs.
Chest pain or discomfort can be caused by other factors including a heart attack, lung problems (such as an infection or a blood clot), heartburn, or a panic attack.
Toxic molds, such as black mold, can cause everything from headaches, to cancer, to severe lung infections and even depression.
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