The airway epithelium protects us from environmental insults, which we encounter with
every breath. Not only does it passively filter large particles, it also senses potential danger …

Background Critical examination of the quality and validity of available allergic rhinitis (AR)
literature is necessary to improve understanding and to appropriately translate this …

The respiratory tract is a complex organ system that is responsible for the exchange of
oxygen and carbon dioxide. The human respiratory tract spans from the nostrils to the lung …

The respiratory epithelium provides a physical, functional, and immunologic barrier to
protect the host from the potential harming effects of inhaled environmental particles and to …

Respiratory viruses cause infections of the upper or lower respiratory tract and they are
responsible for the common cold—the most prevalent disease in the world. In many cases …

Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways, which affects more than 350 million people
worldwide. It is the most common chronic disease in children, affecting at least 30 million …

Airway epithelial barrier dysfunction is frequently observed in asthma and may have
important implications. The physical barrier function of the airway epithelium is tightly …

Viral infections are closely linked to wheezing illnesses in children of all ages. Respiratory
syncytial virus (RSV) is the main causative agent of bronchiolitis, whereas rhinovirus (RV) is …

Allergic bronchial asthma is a chronic disease of the airways that is characterized by
symptoms like respiratory distress, chest tightness, wheezing, productive cough, and acute …

Mucosal surfaces are lined by epithelial cells, which provide a complex and adaptive
module that ensures first-line defense against external toxics, irritants, antigens, and …