The respiratory tract is constantly exposed to the external environment, and therefore, must
be equipped to respond to and eliminate pathogens. Viral clearance and resolution of …

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is amongst the most important pathogenic infections of
childhood and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Although there have …

Epidemiological studies suggest that low vitamin D levels may increase the risk or severity of
respiratory viral infections. In this study, we examined the effect of vitamin D on respiratory …

Bronchiolitis is a distressing, potentially life-threatening respiratory condition that affects
young babies. Around 2–3% of all infants younger than 1 year are admitted to hospital with …

Severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections are characterized by airway epithelial cell
damage, mucus hypersecretion, and Th2 cytokine production. Less is known about the role …

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common cause of infection that is associated with a
range of respiratory illnesses, from common cold-like symptoms to serious lower respiratory …

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one of the commonest and most troublesome viruses of
infancy. It causes most cases of bronchiolitis, which is associated with wheezing in later …

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infection in
young infants worldwide. Previous studies have reported that the induction of interleukin …

The critical influence of chemokine biology on the outcome of allergic asthma continues to
be highlighted in recent reports describing novel mechanisms by which eosinophils are …

The human respiratory syncytial virus (hRSV) remains one of the leading pathogens causing
acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) in children younger than 2 years old, worldwide …