The COVID-19 pandemic posed a global health crisis, with new severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants weakening vaccine-driven protection …

Background Exposure to soybean allergens has been linked to asthma outbreaks. Exposure
to diesel exhaust particles (DEP) has been associated with an increase in the risk of asthma …

Abstract Background Sudan red or 1-[(2-methoxyphenyl) azo]-2-naphthol is a low molecular
weight azoic agent widely used in industry, particularly in the production of hair dyes. The …

The combustion of fossil fuels, mainly by diesel engines, generates Diesel Exhaust Particles
(DEP) which are the main source of Particulate Matter (PM), a major air pollutant in urban …

Introduction The specific inhalation challenge (SIC) is considered the gold standard for the
diagnosis of occupational asthma (OA). However, its use is not standardised, and the …

Introduction: The aim of this study was to analyze biomarkers that might predict the severity
and progression of the SARS-CoV-2 infection, both in the acute phase and after recovery …

Bird-related hypersensitivity pneumonitis (BRHP) is an interstitial lung disease induced by
avian proteins. The immunopathological pathways involved in the disease are still unknown …

Introduction: The YKL-40 protein is a biomarker in diseases involving fibrosis, inflammation
and tissue remodeling. It has been shown to stimulate fibroblast growth. In addition, YKL-40 …

Air pollution is known to induce and exacerbate asthma pathophysiology, but the
immunological effects of diesel exhaust particles (DEP) are still not well characterized and …

Bird-related hypersensitivity pneumonitis (BRHP) is an interstitial lung disease induced by
avian proteins. The immunopathological pathways involved in the disease are still unknown …