Why We Enjoy Bio Fire (And You Should Also!)
The BIOFIRE System and Your Immune System
The BIOFIRE System offers syndromic testing for infectious diseases, allowing healthcare providers to choose the appropriate test first time. Patients benefit from quicker diagnosis and more targeted therapy. 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) as well as endotracheal sludge and bronchoalveolar Slurries (including mini BAL) for 33 clinically important pathogens and resistance genes to antimicrobials in one hour.
Respiratory
The burning of biomass, including plants, wood and other organic materials produces gaseous pollutants and fine particulates that negatively affect the respiratory system. Climate change could exacerbate the negative impacts of forest fires on human health.
In the United States wildfire smoke is linked to hospitalizations due to respiratory illnesses like asthma, COPD, and lung cancer. This type of pollution can also increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, 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 communications campaign on managing symptoms. This lack of knowledge is troubling considering the evidence of potential health hazards from the continued exposure to smoke and other sources of poor air quality.
Researchers are currently evaluating the best ways to protect the public's health in future events of this kind. NIH invests in research on this important public health issue through the BLUE CORAL and FIRE CORAL studies.
First time that a prospective study is conducted, it will assess the long-term effects of exposure to smoke from wildfires or other sources. FIRE CORAL enrolls adults who are hospitalized for COVID-19 index episode and speak English or Spanish but aren't pregnant. The protocol for FIRE CORAL includes a series of tests in-person that objectively measure pulmonary function testing and lung imaging, as well as functional assessments.
Smoke and other particles can trigger or worsen respiratory problems like emphysema COPD, and pneumonia. Smoke exposure can have adverse effects on your health. To reduce or prevent these negative effects, avoid outdoor activities and wear the EPA "N95" mask. This mask is designed to trap fine particles.
Smoke can also cause irritation of the throat and eyes, and lead to the nose to run. To lessen the effects the lungs need to be flushed with plenty of water and taking medicines which reduce inflammation, like corticosteroids.
Bloodstream
The bloodstream is your first line of defense against germs that enter your system. Dendritic cells, which are special cells, are akin to your fire department's call centre; they take antigens (molecules that trigger an immune response) from invaders and release proteins to signal other white blood cells to to fight them. The total white blood cells, differentials and band cells grew after firefighters' firefighting activities as compared to levels following intense exercise without firefighting.
Skin
As the wildfires in California spewed smoke and dust into the air over the course of fall and winter, dermatologists were concerned about how that might affect the skin of those who were exposed to it. Maria Wei, a graduate student at the University of California, Irvine is researching how extreme wildfire pollution affects the skin. Her research was published on April 22 2012 in Scientific Reports.
Wei's research shows that the temperature of a person's skin changes based on how long the body is exposed to flames. It can take as long as two hours for the skin of someone to reach their "flash point"--the place where it begins to burn and then turns ashy. It is important to avoid staying near a fire pit or campfire, and you should always wear protective clothing if you're going outside during a hot or humid day.
Forest fires will continue to happen, despite the precautions taken to prevent the spread of wildfires. Wei predicts that as climate change causes forests to burn more, the number of people suffering from wildfires will grow. This means that more people will be required to wear hats, long sleeves, and thick moisturizers.
It's also important to know that the atopic dermatitis (itchy skin) which many suffer from is often exacerbated by wildfire air pollution. She suggests that this is because the particles in smoke can clog pores, making the condition worse.
Atopic dermatitis may also make people more sensitive towards UV light. This is often exacerbated by smoke from wildfires. This can cause people to be more likely to seek out tanning salons, and could cause people to tan less protection than they should.
While a fire and ice facial can help lessen the effects of atopic dermatitis it's not recommended for anyone who has an open wound or a rash on their face. This treatment is not recommended for people with active acne or if you are pregnant or nursing. The IS Clinical Fire & Ice Facial at Novuskin, Las Vegas' premiere membership MedSpa It's a highly effective and effective facial that bridges the gap between a light facial and a peel without having to wait for any downtime. It is designed to resurface skin, improve rosacea, reduce acne scarring and fine lines and encourage cellular regeneration. It's an incredible treatment to give yourself a radiant glow.
Infections
The human body is a multi-faceted network of organs and tissues that work together to shield us from infections. Infections can be caused by microorganisms like parasites, viruses, and bacteria which infect healthy cells and cause them to multiply uncontrollably. Your immune system may react by displaying signs of illness. The symptoms could range from a swollen or achy nose to stomach upset however, they may also include a high fever, swollen glands, and an eruption. The severity of your symptoms may be affected by the type of infection, its location, and even your temperature.
Infections spread in many ways but the most prevalent are from person to person by droppings that hang in the air after sneezing or coughing. This is how bacterial diseases like strep, tuberculosis and meningococcal illness and viral infections such a common cold and influenza are spread. Some infections caused by bacteria, such as skin infections and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea and Chlamydia, can be transmitted through contact with infected tissue or mucous membranes, or through indirect contact with surfaces that are contaminated. Certain bacterial infections are transmitted by bugs like ticks, mosquitoes or fleas, and are transmitted when they bite you.
The virus and the parasites are small enough to get into your bloodstream and infect your cells, which can lead to serious diseases such as the common cold and AIDS. Fungi are responsible for a myriad of skin conditions such as ringworm and athlete's foot, while some affect the lungs or the nervous system, like the rabies virus.
The BioFire Panel employs our revolutionary FilmArray technology to analyze the bronchoalveolar and sputum samples to provide a complete list of pathogens that are involved in upper respiratory infections. The kit includes a reagent bag that contains all the chemistry needed to perform reverse transcription, nested multiplex PCR and detection in a single machine. Fireplaces And Stove 's a simple-to-use tool to assist clinicians in identifying syndromic patterns and treat patients with various respiratory symptoms. This test has received an Emergency Use Authorization and is available through bioMerieux's CLIA moderate and high complexity labs.