Respiratory Exposure Articles & Analysis
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“Fortunately, work-related asthma can often be prevented or controlled by reducing or eliminating exposure to asthma triggers. We hope this new video helps to shed some light on the importance of protecting workers from exposure to allergens, respiratory irritants, and known asthma ...
The incidence of landscape fires has been rising globally, leading to increased exposure to landscape fire smoke (LFS) among millions of people. The inhalation of particulate matter (PM) from LFS is associated with adverse respiratory and cardiovascular outcomes. ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that millions more suffer from the respiratory disease, but have not been diagnosed or treated. In Puerto Rico and throughout the rest of the country, exposure to tobacco smoke has long been known to be a key factor in the development and progression of COPD, but there are other ...
There are over 250 million people who suffer from lower respiratory tract infections (LTRI) every year and it is the 5th leading cause of death globally. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgency for effective respiratory therapies. Inhaled anti-infectives dramatically improve the targeting of therapies to the site of respiratory ...
Shanghai Ruijin Hospital recently announced that it has initiated an investigator-initiated clinical trial (IIT) to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Bofutrelvir administered by inhalation for post-exposure prophylaxis in close contacts of COVID-19 (NCT05415241). It is a single-arm, open-label, multi-dose exploratory clinical study with an enrolment of ~60 subjects who are ...
For those with allergic rhinitis, the body then responds to the allergen by releasing chemicals that can cause symptoms. Pollen exposure can also trigger symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis is the inflammation of the lining of the eye due to exposure to allergens like those in pollen. ...
It is often a complex mixture that includes proteins, enzymes and baker’s additives, which could include sweeteners, coloring, flavoring and other ingredients. Exposure to flour dust is an occupational concern for more than just bakers. ...
’ In need of a plan Even as the diagnostics industry leads the development of fieldable tests so that those infected can be quickly identified to minimize the risk of exposure to others, the solutions for mass testing are not quite in place. ...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that millions more suffer from the respiratory disease, but have not been diagnosed and are not being treated. To enhance exposure of the debilitating disease, the month of November is recognized as National COPD Awareness Month across the globe. ...
Work-related asthma results from exposure to allergens or irritants on the job. Exposure to these substances can lead to new cases of asthma or worsen existing asthma in some people. ...
Controlling exposure to these odors in the home is often manageable, but for some asthmatics, exposure to asthma triggers such as perfumes and fragrances, is much harder to control in the work environment. ...
Work-related asthma results from exposure to allergens or irritants on the job. Exposure to these substances can lead to new cases of asthma or worsen existing asthma in some people. ...
May is recognized as National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month across the United States. Asthma is a serious respiratory condition that can be life-threatening in some circumstances. ...
For those with allergies, both of these indoor environments can often be a source of allergens that cause or aggravate their condition. Millions of people have respiratory allergies, asthma or COPD. Exposure to common indoor allergens such as mold, dust mites, latex, pollen, pets, rodents and cockroaches can trigger health concerns for many of them. Fortunately, ...
” In a recent news release from the American Lung Association, 21.5% of working adults with asthma report their symptoms are made worse from exposure to indoor air pollution found at their worksite. “Asthma is a serious and sometimes fatal condition, but it can be managed through awareness, treatment by medical professionals and the avoidance of asthma ...