Animals have been widely utilized as surrogate models for humans in exposure testing,
infectious disease experiments, and immunology studies. However, respiratory diseases …

Nasal cartilage diseases and injuries are known as significant challenges in reconstructive
medicine, affecting a substantial number of individuals worldwide. In recent years, the …

The nasopharynx, at the back of the nose, constitutes the dominant initial viral infection
trigger zone along the upper respiratory tract. However, as per the standard recommended …

The nasal mucosa forms a critical barrier against the invasion of respiratory pathogens.
Composed of a heterogeneous assortment of cell types, the nasal mucosa relies on the …

Objective To evaluate the pharyngeal airway dimensions and regional pharyngeal adipose
distribution in the young adult minipig model. Materials and methods Eight 7-8-months-old …

Background and Objectives: Empty nose syndrome (ENS) is a debilitating condition that
often results from traumatic or iatrogenic causes, such as nasal surgery. There are various …

Fluid-mechanics research has focused primarily on droplets/aerosols being expelled from
infected individuals and transmission of well-mixed aerosols indoors. However, aerosol …

This research undertook an interdisciplinary approach, integrating bioengineering,
microbiology, molecular biology, and systems biology to investigate bacterial dynamics …