Respirology : official journal of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology
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Infection with rhinovirus (RV) is the most common trigger for acute asthma and COPD. The aim of this study was to characterize the variability in the response of primary bronchial epithelial cells to infection with several strains of RV. ⋯ Considerable diversity exists in the response to RV strains, especially between minor and major group RV. The impaired IFN-beta response in asthmatic bronchial epithelial cells may make them particularly susceptible to minor group RV.
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In order to obtain information on the clinical application of bronchoscopy in Japan, the Japan Society for Respiratory Endoscopy (JSRE) conducted a postal survey. ⋯ The preparation for, and practice of, bronchoscopy varied greatly between respondents. Diagnostic bronchoscopy was well tolerated and safe. Therapeutic procedures did not appear to be practised widely or frequently.