Persistent respiratory tract inflammation contributes to the pathogenesis of various chronic
respiratory diseases, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and …

Organic dusts are complex bioaerosol mixtures comprised of dust and par ticulate matter of
organic origin. These include components from bacteria, fungi, pollen, and viruses to …

Purpose Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative
colitis (UC), are chronic gastrointestinal disorders associated with significant morbidity and …

Platycodon grandiflorum (PG) is extensively used for treating cough, excessive phlegm, sore
throat, bronchitis and asthma, whereas Adenophora stricta (AS) is commonly used to reduce …

Agriculture industry workers are at a higher risk for chronic bronchitis and obstructive
pulmonary diseases, and current therapeutics are not entirely effective. We previously found …

Agricultural workers, especially those who work in swine confinement facilities, are at
increased risk for developing pulmonary diseases including asthma, chronic obstructive …

Mechanistic pathways linking maternal polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) status with
gestational length are poorly delineated. This study examined whether inflammation and …

Injurious dust exposures in the agricultural workplace involve the release of inflammatory
mediators and activation of epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) in the respiratory …

Background Preclinical experiments suggest protective effects of omega-3 fatty acids and
their metabolites in lung injury and fibrosis. Whether higher intake of omega-3 fatty acids is …

Particulate matter (PM) in dust causes serious pathological conditions, and it has been
considered a critical health issue for many years. Respiratory disorders such as bronchitis …