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Common asthma drug gives hope for better lung health for some preterm babies

A new study has found a common asthma drug is effective for some very premature babies who go on to suffer from lung complications.

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New risk factor identified to help predict the long-term lung health of young adults born very preterm

A study which set out to determine ways to predict the long-term lung health of young adults born very preterm has shown that a childhood history of respiratory hospital admission should be a key consideration in the management of preterm children and adults.

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Unravelling the mystery of persistent wheeze in children: Study reveals crucial immune cell differences

The study found the rare immune cells, known as plasmacytoid dendritic cells, showed clear signs of activation and virus defence in children with transient wheeze, whereas in children with persistent wheeze the same immune cells showed very limited activation without any signs of virus defence.

Effect of human rhinovirus infection on airway epithelium tight junction protein disassembly and transepithelial permeability.

Effect of human rhinovirus infection on airway epithelium tight junction protein disassembly and transepithelial permeability. Rationale: No studies

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Meet the team at Phage WA, who are working to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) through phage therapy. 

Early respiratory viral infections in infants with cystic fibrosis.

Early respiratory viral infections in infants with cystic fibrosis. Abstract Background: Viral infections contribute to morbidity in cystic fibrosis

The clinical significance of oropharyngeal cultures in young children with cystic fibrosis

The clinical significance of oropharyngeal cultures in young children with cystic fibrosis ABSTRACT In children with cystic fibrosis (CF) the

Parental Experience of Information and Education Processes Following Diagnosis of Their Infant With Cystic Fibrosis Via Newborn Screening.

Parental Experience of Information and Education Processes Following Diagnosis of Their Infant With Cystic Fibrosis Via Newborn Screening. Abstract