In most developed countries∼ 25% of adults with asthma are current cigarette smokers.
Asthma and active cigarette smoking interact to cause more severe symptoms, accelerated …

Cytokines play an important part in many pathobiological processes of chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD), including the chronic inflammatory process, emphysema, and …

Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are chronic inflammatory
diseases of the airway, although the drivers and site of the inflammation differ between …

Humans can recognise five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami. Sour and salty
substances are linked to ion channels, while sweet, bitter and umami flavours are …

Abstract Objective and methods: Leukotrienes (LTs) including cysteinyl leukotrienes
(CysLTs) and LTB4 are the most potent inflammatory lipid mediators and play a central role …

Over the past decade tremendous progress has been made in understanding the functional
role of bitter taste receptors (T2Rs) and bitter taste perception. This review will cover the …

Inhaled glucocorticoids (GCs) are drugs widely used as treatment for asthma patients. They
prevent the recruitment and activation of lung immune and inflammatory cells and …

Electrochemical detection and quantitative analysis VAN, TP and CAF in food stuffs, energy
drinks and pharma products using modified MoS 2/PANI@ gC 3 N 4 electrode (GCE) has …

Background Chitosan, a polymer derived from chitin, has been used for nasal drug delivery
because of its biocompatibility, biodegradability and bioadhesiveness. Theophylline is a …

Smokers with chronic asthma have a reduced response to short-term corticosteroid therapy.
Every effort should be made to encourage individuals with asthma who smoke to stop …