Autism spectrum disorders are complex neurodevelopmental conditions affecting about 1 in 100 children worldwide. Early ...

New research from the University of Osaka has uncovered how air pollution impairs the lungs' self-cleaning system by damaging cilia on airway cells. The study also identifies a potential treatment ...

This is because the lung’s cilia – tiny hair-like structures that move mucus, debris and germs – no longer work to clear the lungs. A wet or “productive” cough means coughing up a lot of ...

Small cell lung cancer is aggressive and spreads quickly. There are many options for treatment, depending on the type and stage of SCLC.

These tiny hairs, or cilia, ... The lungs generate about 50 millilitres of phlegm daily. It goes unnoticed because it’s thin, blends with saliva and we continuously swallow it.

This is because the lung’s cilia – tiny hair-like structures that move mucus, debris and germs – no longer work to clear the lungs. Coughing frequently can ... (which tests lung volume and flow) for ...

Structurally, the bronchus in the lungs is knit with tiny hairlike projections called cilia which helps in clearing debris out of airways. Smoking affects the functioning of these cilia resulting ...

Every organ is impacted by tobacco differently. In the lungs, for instance, smoke damages the tiny air sacs (alveoli) making it harder to breathe and increasing the risk of lung diseases. It also ...

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Many studies have explored the differences in harm from air pollution to racial or ethnic groups and people who are in a low socioeconomic position, have less education, or live nearer to major ...