We propose that propensity for viral exacerbations of asthma and COPD relate to delayed expression of epithelial cell innate anti-viral immune genes
Pneumonia is the leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality globally.
Sepsis is a significant cause of mortality for children in Australia, particularly affecting young children, those with pre-existing health condition…
Australia are relying upon the local knowledge of Aboriginal women from the remote Fitzroy Valley region to ... capacity in teachers and support staf…
vaccine confers protection against sepsis and respiratory infections, in addition to immunity against Mycobacterium
Lung damage in children with CF occurs much earlier than previously thought, and proving this is related to the decline that occurs later will create…
Intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) is associated with asthma. Murine models of IUGR have altered airway responsiveness in the absence of any infl…
This chapter deals with asbestos-related non-malignant pleural disease and mesothelioma.
Early detection of the cyanobacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa in the lungs of young children with cystic fibrosis (CF) is considered the key to delayi…
Airways hyperresponsiveness (AHR) is one of the major clinical features of allergic airways disease including allergic asthma