Cigarette Smoke May Impair Lungs Natural Defense Against Harmful Pathogen
Exposure to cigarette smoke may impair the ability of immune cells to clear bacterial infections from the lungs, specifically nontypeable Haemophilus influenzae (NTHI), a pathogen often associated with respiratory infections and the progression of respiratory diseases.
The researchers from Spain and the United Kingdom report their findings in the October 2009 issue of the journal Infection and Immunity.
NTHI, commonly found in the human respiratory tract, may remain asymptomatic in healthy individuals or it can cause invasive diseases such as meningitis, sinusitis, pneumonia, and bronchitis. It is also the pathogen most frequently isolated in the respiratory tract of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis.
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October 28, 2009
Tags: smoking and immune system Posted in: COPD - Infections/Exacerbations/Flares, COPD - Smoke Free!
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John O'Connor - November 6, 2009
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Can anyone help me out with locations?
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