57 search results for: chronic inflammation
Type 2 Inflammation Is a Driving Factor for Atopic Dermatitis and Related Comorbidities
Dr. Lawrence Eichenfield describes the pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis and how type 2 inflammation may sensitize patients to atopic comorbidities.
Role of Type 2 Cytokines in Asthma and COPD
Dr Mario Castro explains how type 2 cytokines play a crucial role in airway remodeling and inflammation in asthma and COPD, impacting patient outcomes.
2025 ADVENT Forum | Potential for Disease Modification in the Airway
Unlock new perspectives on managing chronic airway diseases. Profs. Leonard Bacharier, Eugenio De Corso, Stella Lee, Marc Miravitlles, Celeste Porsbjerg, Klaus Rabe, and Martin Wagenmann – share their collective wisdom and experience on the evolving landscape of therapeutic strategies aimed at truly modifying disease progression, offering renewed hope for patients and practitioners alike.
Eosinophils: A Biomarker in COPD
Learn how to identify chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with type 2 inflammation using blood eosinophil (EOS) levels, understand the associated risks, and recognize factors that may influence EOS counts.
2025 ADVENT Forum | Remodeling in the Airway: A Damaged State of Affairs
Explore the intricate world of airway remodeling with this comprehensive recording of the live session held at the 2025 ADVENT Forum: "Remodeling in the Airway: A Damaged State of Affairs." Moderated by Dr. Stella Lee, this session brings together a powerhouse multidisciplinary panel to dissect the multifaceted nature of airway damage.
Phenotypes and Endotypes of COPD
Dr Henrik Watz discusses the two main COPD phenotypes: emphysema-predominant and bronchitis-predominant, detectable via clinical assessment and CT imaging.
Decoding the Clinical Puzzle: Navigating Diagnostic Complexity Across Inflammatory Skin Diseases
Dr Sarina Elmariah highlights the clinical challenges in diagnosing inflammatory skin diseases, using prurigo nodularis as a case study. Drs Culton, Eichenfield, and Hawkes then join in to discuss additional challenges and complexities when diagnosing other skin diseases.
The Role of IL-4 and IL-13 in CSU Pathogenesis
Dive into the complex pathophysiology of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), where mast cell degranulation drives the hallmark signs and symptoms. This interactive infographic elucidates how key type 2 cytokines, specifically IL-4 and IL-13, contribute to mast cell activation, immune cell trafficking into the skin, and neuronal sensitization in CSU, which ultimately leads to the release of mediators like histamine that cause wheals, angioedema, and itch.
