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The BIOFIRE System and Your Immune System The BIOFIRE System offers syndromic testing for infectious diseases, allowing healthcare professionals to select the right test the first time. Patients benefit from quicker diagnosis and more targeted treatments. Clinicians benefit from improved stewardship of antibiotics. Labs save money and gain efficiency. The BioFire Pneumonia Plus Panel (PN panel) tests native sputum (including mini-BAL) and endotracheal lavage and bronchoalveolar Slurries (including mini BAL) for 33 clinically important pathogens and resistance genes to antimicrobials in one hour. Respiratory The burning of biomass (wood plants, agro-forestry and other organic materials) produces gaseous pollutants as well as fine particles of matter that negatively impact the respiratory system. Additionally, the environmental issues caused by forest fires like droughts, could be amplified by climate change, increasing their negative impact on the health of humans. In the United States wildfire smoke is associated with hospitalizations caused by respiratory illnesses like asthma, COPD, and lung cancer. This kind of pollution to the air also increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and is a major contributor to the burden of disease among the most vulnerable populations. Wildfires have led to unhealthy levels of air pollution in several communities during the COVID-19 epidemic. The response to public health has been limited to a public education campaign regarding managing symptoms. This knowledge gap is concerning considering the evidence of potential health risks from continued exposure to smoke and other sources of poor air quality. Researchers are now evaluating the best way to safeguard public's health during any future incidents of this type. NIH funds research on this critical public health issue through the BLUE CORAL and FIRE CORAL studies. For the first time, a prospective cohort study will evaluate long-term effects of exposure to smoke from wildfires as well as other sources. FIRE CORAL is recruiting adult participants who are hospitalized for the COVID-19 index episode who speak English or Spanish and are not pregnant. The protocol for Fire Coral includes a series of in-person assessments that objectively measure pulmonary function testing, lung imaging and functional assessment. Smoke and other particles can trigger or worsen respiratory problems like emphysema COPD and pneumonia. There are a variety of steps that can be taken to prevent or minimize the negative health effects of exposure to smoke, such as abstaining from outdoor activities when it is possible and wearing the EPA's “N95” mask that is designed to capture fine particles. Smoke can also cause irritation to the throat and eyes, and lead to a runny nose. To reduce the symptoms, drink lots of water and take medication to reduce inflammation, such corticosteroids. Bloodstream The bloodstream is your first line of defense against germs that invade your system. Dendritic cells, special cells, function as a call center for your fire department. They gather antigens from bacteria and release proteins to signal other white cells to fight. The total white blood cells, differentials and band cells increased following firefighters' firefighting activities as compared to levels following strenuous exercise without fire-fighting. Skin As the wildfires in California produced smoke and smoke into the air during autumn and winter dermatologists were concerned how this could 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 pollution from wildfires affects the skin. Her research was published in Scientific Reports on April 22. Wei's research has shown that the temperature of a person's skin varies based on how long the body is exposed to flames. It takes upwards of two hours for a person's skin to reach its flash point—the place where it begins to burn and turns to ash. That's why it's important to stay away from a fire or campfire, and why you must wear protective clothing when you are outside during a forest fire or even just an extremely hot day. While it's essential to take precautions against wildfire-related pollution, there's no way to stop forest fires from happening. Wei is predicting that the number of people suffering the effects of wildfires will grow as climate change causes more and more forests to burn. This means that more people will need to wear caps and long sleeves and thick moisturizers. It's also worth noting that atopic dermis (itchy skin) which many suffer from can be made worse by wildfire air pollution. It is believed that this is due to the particles in smoke can block pores, which makes the atopic dermatitis condition worse. Atopic dermatitis can make people more sensitive to UV light. This can be exacerbated by smoke from wildfires. This could lead to people looking for tanning salons and tannish with less protection. A treatment with ice and fire may help reduce atopic skin symptoms of dermatitis, but it is not recommended for those with an open wound or rash. This treatment is not recommended for those with active acne or if you are pregnant or nursing. The IS Clinical Fire & Ice Facial, at Novuskin Las Vegas' premier membership MedSpa is a results-driven, intensive facial that bridges between the mild facelift and the peel, but without the need for downtime. It's designed to rejuvenate skin, improve rosacea and decrease the appearance of acne scars and fine lines and encourage cellular regeneration. This is a great way to give your skin a glowing glow. Infections The human body is a complex system of organs and tissues that work to shield us from infection. Infections can be caused by microorganisms like parasites, viruses and bacteria that invade healthy cells, causing them to multiply uncontrollably. When this happens, your immune system may respond by displaying symptoms of illness. The symptoms could range from a swollen or achy nose to stomach ache, but they can also include a fever high or swollen glands. You may also experience an itchy eruption. The severity of your symptoms may be affected by the nature of the infection, its location and even your temperature. Infections can spread in different ways, but the most common is through airborne droplets that remain after sniffling or coughing. This is how bacterial diseases like strep, tuberculosis and meningococcal illnesses, as well as viral infections such a common cold and influenza are transmitted. Certain bacterial infections, such as skin infections and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea or chlamydia are transmitted by contact with infected tissue or mucous membranes as well as indirect contact with contaminated surfaces. Some bacterial diseases are transmitted by bugs like mosquitoes, ticks or fleas. They can be spread by bites from these bugs you. The parasites, viruses and other microorganisms are tiny enough to enter your bloodstream and infect your cells. This can lead to serious diseases like the common cold or AIDS. Fungi can cause skin conditions such as ringworm and athlete's foot and some can affect the respiratory system and the nervous system. The BioFire Panel employs our revolutionary FilmArray technology to analyze the sputum and bronchoalveolar fluid samples to provide a complete list of pathogens involved in upper respiratory infection. The kit includes a reagent pouch that stores all the necessary chemistry to perform reverse transcription PCR, multiplex nested PCR and detection using a single machine. ethanol fire 's an easy-to-use solution to help clinicians syndromicly identify and treat patients with a variety of respiratory symptoms. This test has been granted an Emergency Use Authorization and is available through bioMerieux's CLIA moderate and high-complexity labs.