Aspergillus fumigatus is a saprotrophic fungus; its primary habitat is the soil. In its ecological
niche, the fungus has learned how to adapt and proliferate in hostile environments. This …

Healthy human lungs have traditionally been considered to be a sterile organ. However,
culture-independent molecular techniques have reported that large numbers of microbes …

Objective Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a global disease characterised
by chronic obstruction of lung airflow interfering with normal breathing. Although the …

Bronchiectasis is characterised by pathological dilation of the airways. More specifically, the
radiographic demonstration of airway enlargement is the common feature of a …

Simple Summary New data in the current scientific literature show that the composition of the
respiratory system microbiome differs in health and disease conditions and that the …

The current coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic presents a huge challenge for
health-care systems worldwide. Many different risk factors are associated with disease …

Bronchiectasis refers to abnormal dilatation of the bronchi. Airway dilatation can lead to
failure of mucus clearance and increased risk of infection. Pathophysiological mechanisms …

Background The sputum microbiome has a potential role in disease phenotyping and risk
stratification in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but few large longitudinal …

Like other body districts, lungs present a complex bacteria community. An emerging function
of lung microbiota is to promote and maintain a state of immune tolerance, to prevent …

Abstract The mucolytic monoterpene 1, 8-cineole (eucalyptol), the major constituent of
eucalyptus species, is well known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, bronchodilatory …