158 search results for: Pathophysiology
Mucus Plugging as a Potential Target in Asthma Management
Join Dr. Celeste Porsbjerg as she explores the mechanisms underlying mucus plugging development as mucociliary clearance. She explains how type 2 cytokines—particularly IL-13—impair this clearance mechanism, leading to mucus plugging, and worsened asthma outcomes.
The Clinical Presentation of CSU is Heterogeneous
Dr Hawkes provides an overview of the distinctive characteristics of wheals and angioedema in clinical manifestation
CSU is Unpredictable in its Course and Duration
Dr. Hawkes highlights how Chronic Urticaria is a mast cell centric disease with moderate levels of spontaneous remission in patients.
In Chronic Pruritic Skin Diseases, the Neuroimmune Axis Involves Dynamic Interactions Between Type 2 Inflammation and Sensory Nerves
In this soundbite video from the April 2025 ADVENT Forum in Lisbon, Portugal, Dr. Brian Kim describes the dynamic neuroimmune interactions in chronic pruritic skin diseases, emphasizing how type 2 cytokines and sensory nerves actively influence both itch perception and tissue inflammation.
Immunological Drivers in CSU: Diverse Pathways to Mast Cell Activation
In this video from EADV 2025, Dr. Hawkes reviews the pathophysioogy of CSU with a focus on the role of type 2 inflammation
KOL Video Interview – Dr Amy Paller
In this exclusive video interview, Dr Amy Paller discusses two topics: 1) The importance of CCL17 (TARC) as a biomarker in pediatric patients with AD, and 2) How IL-4 and IL-13 contribute to skin barrier dysfunction in AD.
Lung Function Decline: Why it Matters and What’s at Stake for Patients
Understand the drivers of lung function decline in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including chronic inflammation, key risk factors, and the impact on patient well-being .
What Do We Know About Type 2 Inflammation in COPD?
Join global expert Dr. Michael Wechsler as he discusses type 2 inflammation in COPD.
The Heterogeneity of Underlying Inflammation in Patients With COPD
Join global expert Professor Ian Pavord as he discusses the heterogeneity of underlying inflammation in patients with COPD.
How do You Define Active Disease (CRSwNP) When Looking at the Nose With an Endoscope?
In this video clip from the EAACI 2024 symposium, Dr. Mullol discusses the challenge of defining active nasal disease using an endoscope.
Can Chronic Rhinosinusitis With Nasal Polyps be Considered in Remission if the Patient has an Impaired Sense of Smell?
Dr. Backer discusses assessing remission in CRSwNP by evaluating the patient's sense of smell in this video clip from the EAACI 2024 symposium.
What Drives Chronic Itch and the Itch-Scratch Cycle in Atopic Dermatitis?
Watch this short video to learn how type 2 inflammation, skin barrier dysfunction, and neurosensitization contribute to chronic itch and the itch-scratch cycle in atopic dermatitis
