In chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), exacerbations (ECOPD), characterized
by an acute deterioration in respiratory symptoms, are fundamental events impacting …

The airway epithelium acts as a frontline defense against respiratory viruses, not only as a
physical barrier and through the mucociliary apparatus but also through its immunological …

Until recently, the airways were thought to be sterile unless infected; however, a shift
towards molecular methods for the quantification and sequencing of bacterial DNA has …

Despite current regulations, which limit the levels of certain air pollutants, there are still a
number of adverse health effects that result from exposure to these agents. Numerous …

Inhaled corticosteroid-containing medications reduce the frequency of COPD exacerbations
(mainly infectious in origin) while paradoxically increasing the risk of other respiratory …

Picornaviruses cover a large family of pathogens that have a major impact on human but
also on veterinary health. Although most infections in man subside mildly or …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma and cystic fibrosis (CF) are distinct
respiratory diseases that share features such as the obstruction of small airways and …

Viral infections have more severe consequences in patients who have been exposed to
cigarette smoke (CS) than in those not exposed to CS. For example, in chronic obstructive …

Enteroviruses form an important genus within the large family of Picornaviridae. They are
small, non-enveloped (+) RNA viruses, many of which are important pathogens in human …

Background The aim of the present study was to investigate the synergistic effects and
interactive mechanisms of Shufeng Jiedu Capsule (SFJDC) combined with oseltamivir in the …