Influence of viral infection on the relationships between airway cytokines and lung function in asthmatic children

Influence of viral infection on the relationships between airway cytokines and lung function in asthmatic children

Abstract Background Few longitudinal studies examine inflammation and lung function in asthma. We sought to determine the cytokines that reduce airflow, and the influence of respiratory viral infections on these relationships. Methods Children underwent home collections of nasal lavage during schedu...

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Main Authors: Toby C. Lewis, Ediri E. Metitiri, Graciela B. Mentz, Xiaodan Ren, Ashley R. Carpenter, Adam M. Goldsmith, Kyra E. Wicklund, Breanna N. Eder, Adam T. Comstock, Jeannette M. Ricci, Sean R. Brennan, Ginger L. Washington, Kendall B. Owens, Bhramar Mukherjee, Thomas G. Robins, Stuart A. Batterman, Marc B. Hershenson, the Community Action Against Asthma Steering Committee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Asthma
Chemokine
Children
Cytokine
FEV1
FVC
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-018-0922-9

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