Allergies, including asthma, food allergy and atopic dermatitis, are increasing in prevalence,
particularly in westernized countries. Although a detailed mechanistic explanation for this …

Immune response in the asthmatic respiratory tract is mainly driven by CD4+ T helper (Th)
cells, represented by Th1, Th2, and Th17 cells, especially Th2 cells. Asthma is a …

Airway epithelial barrier dysfunction is frequently observed in asthma and may have
important implications. The physical barrier function of the airway epithelium is tightly …

Viral infections are closely linked to wheezing illnesses in children of all ages. Respiratory
syncytial virus (RSV) is the main causative agent of bronchiolitis, whereas rhinovirus (RV) is …

The nasopharynx (NP) is a reservoir for microbes associated with acute respiratory
infections (ARIs). Lung inflammation resulting from ARIs during infancy is linked to asthma …

Asthma is one of the most common diseases in the world, resulting in a substantial burden of
disease. Although rates of deaths due to asthma worldwide have reduced greatly over the …

Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases worldwide. It affects all ages
but frequently begins in childhood. Initiation and exacerbations may depend on individual …

Introduction Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis.
RSV‐induced bronchiolitis has been associated with preschool wheeze and asthma in …

Allergic bronchial asthma is a chronic disease of the airways that is characterized by
symptoms like respiratory distress, chest tightness, wheezing, productive cough, and acute …

Rhinovirus infections can cause wheezing illnesses in all age groups. In preschool children,
rhinovirus infections frequently initiate acute wheezing illnesses. Children who wheeze with …