Background Early-life inflammation has long been recognised as a key pathophysiological process in the evolution of cystic ...

The total number of leukocytes recovered by lavage is determined by examination ... Quantitative assessment of the proliferative response of bronchoalveolar mononuclear cells to specific agents ...

The following is a summary of “NTHi killing activity is reduced in COPD patients and is associated with a differential ...

The conventional way to diagnose these infections requires obtaining a sample of the mold, either from tissue biopsy or bronchoalveolar lavage, in which a scope is inserted into the lungs to wash out ...

Induced sputum, bronchoalveolar lavage, exhaled breath and exhaled breath condensate are methods of sampling airway and lung fluids that can serve as a window to assess the microenvironment of the ...

A new blood test is designed to find mold infections deep inside the body, sparing patients from tissue biopsies.

According to a recent report by Future Market Insights (FMI), the global bronchoscopes market is poised for significant growth, with an estimated sales value of USD 501.0 Million by the end of 2022.

The inhaled monoclonal antibody IN-006 shows promise in COVID-19 treatment, with high airway antibody levels and a favorable safety profile in healthy adults.

Methods: 299 adult patients who underwent bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) procedures were enrolled in a hospital-based prospective cohort study. Descriptive epidemiology is presented of 17 different ...

Nearly 100% of all Ly6G+ neutrophils in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid express CD11b/CD18 after LPS exposure. In contrast, there was lower expression of CD11b/CD18 in the Duoxa−/− mice, although ...

Purpose: Different respiratory sampling methods exist to identify lower airway pathogens in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), of which bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL), and expectorated sputum are ...