Previous studies have suggested that probiotic administration may have therapeutic and/or
preventive effects on atopic dermatitis in infants; however, its role in allergic airway diseases …

Reactive oxygen species is the main contributor to photodynamic therapy. The results of this
study show that a nitrogen-doped graphene quantum dot, serving as a photosensitizer, was …

A randomized, controlled trial was conducted to assess the effectiveness of Blue Angel for
Asthma Kids, an Internet-based interactive asthma educational and monitoring program, used …

Chronic bacterial colonization of the lungs, with an excessive inflammatory response, is the
major cause of morbidity and mortality in cystic fibrosis. Lung surfactant exhibits a spectrum …

Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) has been recommended as a viable alternative to
subcutaneous injection therapy in the treatment of airway allergies, though more data is needed …

Today, in vivo allergy diagnosis and allergen-specific immunotherapy (AIT) are still based
on allergen extracts obtained from natural allergen sources. Several studies analyzing the …

Human lung surfactant proteins A (SP‐A) and D (SP‐D) are both collagenous C‐type lectins
which appear to mediate antimicrobial activity by binding to carbohydrates on micro‐…

Human SP-D is a potent innate immune molecule whose presence at pulmonary mucosal
surfaces allows its role in immune surveillance against pathogens. Higher levels of serum SP-…

Hypersensitivity to house dust mite (HDM; Dermatophagoides sp.) allergens is one of the
most common allergic responses, affecting up to 85% of asthmatics. Sensitization to indoor …

The role of pulmonary surfactant proteins in the pathogenesis of airway inflammation and the
impact on asthma has not been elucidated. This study was designed to examine the effect …