HIV and pneumonia infections have both been shown to negatively impact lung function.
However, evidence of the role of inflammation on lung dysfunction in HIV and pneumonia co …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an under recognized complication of HIV
infection. It is estimated that up to 25% of HIV infected people may have COPD. HIV is …

Background Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly altered the pattern of acute and
chronic HIV-related disease. However, it is not clear what this means in terms of respiratory …

An overall reduction in the incidence of AIDS and a change in the spectrum of lung disease
have been noticed in persons living with HIV (PLHIV). Our aim was to provide an …

Introduction: Glucocorticoids, also known as corticosteroids or steroids, are drugs derived
from cholesterol. They are synthesized by the adrenal cortex, along with other hormones …

Background Despite antiretroviral therapy, chronic lung diseases remain an important
source of morbidity and mortality in people with HIV (PWH). We sought to identify clinical …

Introduction: In most low and middle-income countries, chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) is on the rise. Areas covered: Unfortunately, COPD is a neglected disease …

Pulmonary dysbiosis may predispose people living with HIV (PLWH) to chronic lung
disease. Herein, we assessed whether intrapulmonary HIV reservoir size and immune …

Background People living with HIV (PLWH) are at increased risk of developing Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) independent of cigarette smoking. We …

Cigarette smoke usage is prevalent in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive
patients, and, despite highly active antiretroviral therapy, these individuals develop an …