Background Bordetella pertussis epidemics persist as transmission remains unabated
despite high acellular pertussis vaccination rates. BPZE1, a live attenuated intranasal …

Abstract Purpose of Review Asthma is a heterogenous respiratory disease characterized by
airway inflammation and obstruction. However, the causes of asthma are unknown. Several …

Background Nasal mucus is proving to be a useful means by which to study the
pathogenesis of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). Given the increase in publications examining …

Inhalation of tobacco smoke has been linked to increased risk of viral infection, such as
influenza. Inhalation of electronic-cigarette (e-cigarette) aerosol has also recently been …

Vegetable glycerin (VG) and propylene glycol (PG) serve as delivery vehicles for nicotine
and flavorings in most e-cigarette (e-cig) liquids. Here, we investigated whether VG e-cig …

Rationale: Exposure to particulates from burning biomass is an increasing global health
issue. Burning biomass, including wood smoke, is associated with increased lower …

AZD7442 (tixagevimab [AZD8895]/cilgavimab [AZD1061]) is a monoclonal antibody (mAb)
combination in development for the prevention and treatment of coronavirus disease 2019 …

Fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) and ozone (O3) may exert oxidative damage in the nose,
which is hypothesized to be associated with worsened asthma symptoms. This study, hence …

Abstract Fine particulate matter (PM 2.5) is the primary environmental stressor and a
significant threat to public health. However, the effect of PM 2.5 exposure on human nasal …

Abstract PM 2.5 (particulate matter≤ 2.5 μm in aerodynamic diameter) is a major urban air
pollutant worldwide. Its effects on the respiratory system of the susceptible population have …