Study Finds ‘Gatekeeper’ Cells in Throat That Activate Coughing
Scientists have identified cells in the throat that sense when fluid is aspirated or acid is regurgitated. The work could one day help prevent pneumonia and treat chronic cough.
Scientists have identified cells in the throat that sense when fluid is aspirated or acid is regurgitated. The work could one day help prevent pneumonia and treat chronic cough.
During influenza infection, macrophages in the pleural cavity cross into the lungs where they decrease inflammation and reduce levels of disease.
The discovery shows that the “dark side” of influenza virus protein has unique, previously untapped epitopes that could be applied to the development of new vaccine and treatment strategies.
Fungal pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis is difficult study, but scientists have developed a promising new model using precision-cut slices of lung tissue to allow lab cultures of the fungus.
An FDA advisory committee determined that phenylephrine, common in brands like Benadryl and Mucinex, is ineffective as a nasal decongestant.
With measles cases on the rise across the US, experts at the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases are urging the public to follow longstanding public health recommendations by making sure they are up to date on measles-mumps-rubella vaccination.