Chronic respiratory diseases: a global view

[Global alliance against chronic respiratory diseases].

Hundreds of millions of people of all ages suffer from chronic respiratory diseases which include asthma and respiratory allergies, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, occupational lung diseases and pulmonary hypertension. More than 500 million patients live in developing countries or in deprived populations. Chronic respiratory diseases are increasing in prevalence. Although the cost of ina...

[Global Alliance Against Chronic Respiratory Diseases (GARD)].

Mapping neglected tropical diseases: a global view

describe the collection of data that is linked to a geographical location. Today, such maps are developed using a geographical information system (GIS). This is computer software which allows the capture, storage, analysis and presentation of spatial data. Maps are important for designing and implementing interventions targeted at the control and elimination of diseases, including neglected tro...

Cytokines in chronic respiratory diseases

Cytokines are small, secreted proteins that control immune responses. Within the lung, they can control host responses to injuries or infection, resulting in clearance of the insult, repair of lung tissue, and return to homeostasis. Problems can arise when this response is over exuberant and/or cytokine production becomes dysregulated. In such cases, chronic and repeated inflammatory reactions ...

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