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Lung damage not main driver of persistent infections in cystic fibrosis, study finds

by University of Washington School of Medicine edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin   Air trapping (colored pink) in lungs of a cystic fibrosis patient before CFTR modulator treatment. Credit: R. Villacreses & D. Stolz Univ. of Iowa A new study meticulously sampled different lung regions in people with cystic fibrosis to understand why infections persist […]

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Researchers investigate how air pollution triggers immune imbalance and lung damage

by Pusan National University edited by Gaby Clark, reviewed by Andrew Zinin  Long-term exposure to PM2.5 and PM10 triggers oxidative stress and activates the NRF2 pathway, shifting the immune response toward TH2 inflammation—worsening asthma and other allergic lung diseases. Credit: Professor Changwan Hong from Pusan National University, Korea Air pollution is a global health concern, with over 90% of the

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