Asthma involves inflammation of the bronchial tubes (airways), which can make them more sensitive to irritants and allergens. This can lead to coughing, wheezing, and other respiratory symptoms.

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A therapy using a patient's own proximal basal stem cells shows promise to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when the upper airway patency is restricted or collapses during inspiration. Such collapse is a dynamic process that involves interactions between sleep state, upper ...