It's The Bio Fire Case Study You'll Never Forget
The BIOFIRE System and Your Immune System
The BIOFIRE System provides syndromic infectious disease testing, empowering healthcare providers to choose the right test the first time. Patients benefit from quicker diagnosis and more targeted treatment. Clinicians benefit from improved stewardship of antibiotics. Labs save money and increase efficiency.
The BioFire Pneumonia Plus Panel (PN panel) examines native sputum (including mini-BAL), endotracheal lavage, and bronchoalveolar slurries (including mini BAL) for 33 clinically important pathogens and resistance genes to antimicrobials within one hour.
Respiratory
The burning of biomass (wood plants, agro-forestry and other organic materials) produces gaseous pollutants and fine particles of matter that adversely affect the respiratory system. Climate change could make it more difficult to reverse the negative effects of forest fires on human health.
In the United States wildfire smoke is linked to hospitalizations due to respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, and lung cancer. This type of pollution to the air also increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and is a major cause of the burden of disease in the most vulnerable populations.
The wildfires have caused unhealthy levels of air pollution in many communities during the COVID-19 epidemic. The response of public health has been limited to a public education campaign regarding managing symptoms. This knowledge gap is alarming considering the evidence that smoking and other sources of air pollution can lead to health issues.
Researchers are now looking at the best way to safeguard public's health during any future incidents of this type. NIH funds research on this crucial public health issue through the BLUE CORAL and FIRE CORAL studies.
First time an prospective study will examine the long-term effects of exposure to smoke from wildfires and other sources. FIRE CORAL is a study that seeks adult participants who are hospitalized for COVID-19 index episode and who speak English or Spanish, but are not pregnant. The FIRE CORAL protocol includes a series of in-person assessments objectively measuring the pulmonary function test and lung imaging, as well as functional assessment.
The lungs are especially sensitive to the effects of smoke and other particles because they can trigger or exacerbate chronic respiratory illnesses like emphysema or COPD, and increase the risk of contracting pneumonia. A variety of steps can be taken to prevent or lessen the negative health effects of exposure to smoke, including avoiding outdoor activities when feasible and wearing the EPA's "N95" mask that is designed to catch fine particles.
Smoking cigarettes can cause irritation to the throat, eyes and nose. To lessen the effects, the lungs should be flushed by drinking lots of water and taking medicines that decrease inflammation, such as corticosteroids.
Bloodstream
The bloodstream is your first line of defense against germs that invade your system. Dendritic cells are specialized cells that are akin to your fire department's call center; they gather antigens (molecules that trigger an immune response) from germs that are invading your body and then release proteins that signal other white blood cells to come fight them. The total number of white blood cells, differentials, and band cells increased after firefighters' firefighting tasks in comparison to levels after intense exercise without firefighting.
Skin
Dermatologists were concerned that smoke and ash that resulted from the California wildfires could cause an adverse effect on the skin of those exposed to the smoke and ash. Maria Wei, a graduate student at the University of California, Irvine, is studying how extreme pollution from wildfires affects the skin. Her research was published in Scientific Reports on April 22.
The research of Wei shows that the temperature of the skin changes depending on how long the body is exposed to flames. It can take as long as two hours for the skin of an individual to reach its "flash point"--the point where it starts to burn and turn into ash. It's crucial not to be close to a fire or campfire and wear protective clothing when out in a humid or hot day.
While it's essential to take precautions against wildfire-related pollution, there's no way to stop forest fires from happening. Wei predicts that as climate change causes forests to burn faster, the number of people who suffer from wildfires will rise. This means that more people will have to wear hats and long sleeves as well as thick moisturizers.
It's also worth knowing that the atopic dermatitis (itchy skin) which many suffer from can be made worse by the air pollution from wildfires. The reason for this is due to smoke particles can clog pores, making the atopic dermatitis condition worse.
Atopic dermatitis may also make people more sensitive towards UV light. bio fuel fire can be exacerbated by smoke from wildfires. This can lead to people seeking out tanning salons to apply a tan with less protection.
A fire and ice treatment may help reduce atopic skin conditions, but it is not recommended for anyone with an open wound or rash. Those who suffer from acne are advised to avoid it as well If you're nursing or pregnant, it is recommended to avoid this treatment altogether. The IS Clinical Fire & Ice Facial, at Novuskin Las Vegas' premier membership MedSpa is a results-driven, intensive facial that bridges the mild facelift and the peel, without requiring any downtime. It's designed to rejuvenate skin, improve rosacea, reduce the appearance of acne scars and fine lines and also stimulate cellular renewal. This is a great way to give your skin a radiant glow.
Infections
The human body is a complex system of organs and tissues that work together to protect us from infections. Infections are caused by microscopic organisms such as parasites, viruses, bacteria and fungi that infect healthy cells and cause them to replicate out of control. When this occurs your immune system could react with symptoms of illness. These symptoms can be anything from a snoring nose to a stomach that is upset, but can also include a fever, swollen lymph glands, or a rash. The severity of your symptoms may be affected by the type of disease, its location, and even your temperature.
Infections spread in many ways however the most common are spread from person to by droppings that hang in the air after coughing or sneezing. Bacterial diseases such as strep throat, tuberculosis, meningococcal disease and Legionnaires' disease are spread this way, along with some viral infections, such as the common cold and influenza. Certain bacterial infections like skin infections or sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) like Chlamydia and gonorrhea can be transmitted through direct contact with infected mucous or tissue surfaces, or indirectly by contaminated surfaces. Certain bacterial infections are transmitted by insects such as fleas, ticks, or mosquitoes.
Infections, parasites and other microorganisms are tiny enough to be able to get into the bloodstream and cause infection to your cells. This can result in serious diseases such as the common cold or AIDS. Fungi can trigger skin conditions like ringworm and athlete's feet and others can infect the lungs and nervous system.
The BioFire PN Panel employs our innovative FilmArray technology to analyze a comprehensive list of pathogens responsible for upper respiratory infections in sputum and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid samples. The kit includes a reagent pouch that stores all the necessary chemicals to perform reverse transcription PCR, nested PCR and detection with a single device. It's a simple solution to help clinicians syndromicly identify and treat patients with different respiratory symptoms. The test has been granted an Emergency Use Authorization. It is available in bioMerieux CLIA medium and high complexity laboratories.