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Studies in Europe show exposure of pregnant women to high levels of microbial products stimulate immune function maturation in their offspring

The study aims to identify the mechanism for this so that this knowledge can be used to better treat asthma and allergies in both males and females.

This project investigates how cells of the immune system respond to substances to cause allergies to help develop new treatments.

Rothwell Family Fellow; Head, Airway Epithelial Research

In partnership with Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service and the Broome Regional Aboriginal Medical Service, we aim to improve Aboriginal lung health by determining for the first time the baseline lung function of Aboriginal Australians.

Healthy lungs help you to breathe better. This means you can sleep better, as well as play sports, run and walk without being short winded.

Large numbers of children need emergency medical treatment each year for respiratory illnesses, particularly for wheezing and asthma.

To develop consensus on the priorities for multi-centre, inpatient general paediatrics research in Australia and New Zealand.

Mucus plugs have been previously recognized as an important pathological feature in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but their clinical role in these diseases has not been explored in depth until recently. Mucus plug formation is driven by mucus hyperconcentration, changes in mucus viscoelastic properties, impaired clearance, and mucociliary collapse. 

Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are often perceived to be a less harmful alternative to tobacco cigarettes. Potentially due to this perception, they are used by people with pre-existing respiratory conditions, such as asthma, who otherwise would not smoke. Despite this, there are few studies exploring the health effects of e-cigarette use on pre-existing asthma.