Laser Effects on Chronic Inflammation

Nutrient Effects on Chronic Inflammation

Effects of Chronic Airway Inflammation

The effects of airway inflammation induced by chronic antigen exposure on substance P (SP)-induced increases and vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP)-induced decreases in airway opening pressure (Pao), and the recovery of intact and hydrolyzed radiopeptide were studied in tracheally perfused guinea pig lungs. SP (10-6 mol/kg) induced a significantly greater increase in Pao in lungs from antigen-...

Effects of dietary fiber intake on inflammation in chronic diseases.

Chronic diseases such as obesity, type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular diseases are associated with inflammation due the increase of TNF-α, IL-6 and C-reactive protein concentrations. Occidental life style, specially related to the changes in food habits as observed in the past years, have an important role in the development of these diseases. Among the life style changes ide...

Systemic effects of inflammation on health during chronic HIV infection.

Combination antiretroviral therapy for HIV infection improves immune function and eliminates the risk of AIDS-related complications but does not restore full health. HIV-infected adults have excess risk of cardiovascular, liver, kidney, bone, and neurologic diseases. Many markers of inflammation are elevated in HIV disease and strongly predictive of the risk of morbidity and mortality. A concep...

Chronic Low-grade Inflammation after Exercise: Controversies