Among the possible mechanisms explaining the worsening of asthma due to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is the increase in bronchial hyperresponsiveness. The effects of GERD on bronchial hyperresponsiveness in ...

BACKGROUND: The effect of periodontal infection on systemic diseases and conditions has been the subject of numerous studies worldwide. It is considered that periodontitis may influence the hyperinflammatory response in ...

OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of asthma symptoms and their association with sensitisation to eight allergens and bronchial hyperresponsiveness (BHR) to methacholine. SETTING: A random sample of 1232 adults, aged 22 ...

Collapse of exclusively bronchial pathways in dogs is rarely reported in the literature, as most studies focus on tracheal collapse. There is no specific and curative treatment, but only therapies and recommendations ...