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Boosting airway T-regulatory cells by gastrointestinal stimulation as a strategy for asthma controlThe hallmark of atopic asthma is transient airways hyperresponsiveness (AHR) preceded by aeroallergen-induced Th-cell activation.
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Th2-associated immunity to bacteria in asthma in teenagers and susceptibility to asthmaBacterial colonisation of the airways is associated with increased risk of childhood asthma
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The importance of environment on respiratory genotype/phenotype relationships in the InuitThis study aimed to investigate the effects of different macro-environments on asthma genotype-phenotype associations in 2 geographically separated populations
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Toll-like receptor 7 function is reduced in adolescents with asthmaAnti-viral innate immune responses may be impaired in asthma, although the mechanisms are not well understood.
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State Government boost for The Kids researchThe Kids Research Institute Australia researchers have been awarded five of eight State Government awards designed to help cover the hidden costs of conducting research.
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Lung problems continue into childhood for premmie babiesNew research from Perth’s The Kids Research Institute Australia shows that babies born premature continue to have lung problems well into childhood.
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Healthy lungs, healthy lifeThe lungs are one of the last organs in the body to develop as a baby grows. They're also one of the most important.
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AsthmaOne in eight children have asthma, a chronic disease of the airways in the lungs. It results in shortness of breath, chest tightness, wheezing and coughing.
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Environmental impact of inhaled medicines: A Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand position statementGlobally, more than 1.2 billion inhalers are purchased for asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) annually. In Australia and New Zealand, pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) are the leading delivery device prescribed and pMDI salbutamol can be purchased over the counter in Australia. These inhalers are a major contributor to healthcare related greenhouse gases.