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The BIOFIRE System and Your Immune System The BIOFIRE System provides syndromic infectious disease testing, empowering healthcare professionals to select the most appropriate test, the first time. Patients benefit from faster diagnosis and more specific treatment. Clinicians benefit from improved stewardship for antibiotics. Labs save money and gain efficiency. The BioFire Pneumonia Plus Panel (PN panel) analyzes native sputum (including mini-BAL) and endotracheal lavage and bronchoalveolar liquids (including mini BAL) for 33 clinically important pathogens and resistance genes to antimicrobials within an hour. Respiratory The burning of biomass, such as plants, wood and other organic materials, produces gaseous pollution and fine particles that negatively affect the respiratory system. Additionally, the environmental issues caused by forest fires like droughts, could be exacerbated by climate change, which can increase their negative impacts on human health. In the United States wildfire smoke is linked to hospitalizations due to respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, and lung cancer. Furthermore, this type of air pollution is an important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and a significant cause of disease in the most vulnerable populations which includes those with lower socioeconomic status (SES). Wildfires caused unhealthy levels of air pollution in numerous communities during the COVID-19 epidemic. However the response of public health officials to this environmental problem has been limited and largely focused on communication about the management of symptoms. This knowledge gap is alarming given the evidence of potential health risks resulting from the continual exposure to smoke and other sources of poor air quality. Researchers are currently assessing the best ways to protect public's health in the event of future events of this nature. NIH is funding research on this important public health issue through the BLUE CORAL study and its successor FIRE CORAL. For the first time, a prospective cohort study will assess long-term outcomes from exposure to smoke from wildfires and other sources. FIRE CORAL enrolls adults who are hospitalized for COVID-19 index episode and who speak English or Spanish however, they are not pregnant. The Fire Coral protocol includes a variety of assessments in person that objectively assess pulmonary function testing and lung imaging, as well as functional assessment. Smoke and other particles can trigger or worsen chronic respiratory conditions such as emphysema, COPD, and pneumonia. Smoke exposure can cause adverse effects on health. To minimize or avoid these effects, avoid outdoor activities and use the EPA “N95” mask. This mask is designed to capture small particles. Smoking can also cause irritation to the eyes, throat and nose. To reduce the symptoms, the lungs should be flushed by drinking plenty of water and taking medicines which reduce inflammation, like corticosteroids. ethanol fires is the first line of defense against germs that invade your system. Special cells called dendritic cells are like your fire department's call center; they gather antigens (molecules that trigger an immune response) from invading germs and then release proteins that alert other white blood cells to to fight them. The total white blood cells, differentials and band cells increased after firefighters' firefighting activities, compared to levels after vigorous exercise that did not include firefighting. Skin As the wildfires in California released smoke and smoke into the air during fall and winter, dermatologists were concerned about how it might affect the skin of those exposed to it. Maria Wei is a graduate student at the University of California, Irvine. She studies how extreme wildfire pollution affects the skin. Her research was published on April 22 2012 in Scientific Reports. The study by Wei shows that temperature changes of the skin dependent on the amount of time that the body is exposed. It could take up to two hours for the skin of someone to reach their “flash point”—the place where it starts to burn and then turn into ash. This is why it's crucial to stay away from an open flame or campfire and why you should wear protective clothing if you are outdoors during a forest fire, or even just an extremely hot day. While it's essential to be vigilant against wildfire-related pollution, there's no way to stop forest fires from happening. Wei is forecasting that the number of people suffering from the effects of wildfires will grow as climate change causes more forests to burn. This means that more people will have to wear caps and long sleeves and thick moisturizers. It's also worth knowing that atopic dermis (itchy skin) which many suffer from is often exacerbated by the air pollution from wildfires. It is believed that this is because smoke particles can clog pores, thereby making atopic dermatitis 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 visit tanning salons and could cause the skin to get darker with less protection than they ought to. A fire and ice treatment could help to reduce atopic symptoms of dermatitis, but it is not recommended for anyone with an open wound or rash. This treatment is not recommended for people with active acne or if you're pregnant or nursing. The IS Clinical Fire & Ice Facial at Novuskin, Las Vegas' top membership MedSpa, is an intensive and effective facial that bridges the gap between a light facial and a peel without having to wait for any downtime. It's designed to rejuvenate skin, improve rosacea, reduce acne scarring and fine lines and also encourage cellular regeneration. This is a great treatment to provide your skin with a radiant glow. Infections The human body is comprised of a complex set of organs and tissues which work together to guard against infection. Infections can be caused by microorganisms, such as parasites, viruses and bacteria that infect healthy cells and cause them to multiply in uncontrolled ways. If this happens, your immune system may respond by displaying symptoms of illness. The symptoms could range from a stuffy or runny nose to stomach ache however, they may also include a fever that is high swelling of the glands, a skin rash. Your symptoms can be affected by the nature of the infection, its location and even your temperature. Infections can spread through a variety of ways, but most commonly through droplets in the air that remain after sniffling or coughing. Bacterial diseases like tuberculosis, strep throat, meningococcal diseases and Legionnaires' disease spread this way, along with certain viral infections such as the common cold and influenza. Some infections caused by bacteria, such as skin infections and sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) such as gonorrhea and Chlamydia, can be transmitted through direct contact with infected tissue or mucous membranes as well as indirect contact with contaminated surfaces. Certain infections caused by bacteria are transmitted by insects, such as ticks, fleas, or mosquitoes. The virus and the parasites are small enough to penetrate your bloodstream and infect your cells, which leads to serious illnesses like the common cold and AIDS. Fungi can cause skin conditions such as ringworm and athlete's foot, while others infect the lungs and nervous system. The BioFire Panel utilizes our unique FilmArray Technology to test sputum and bronchoalveolar fluid samples to determine a comprehensive list of pathogens that are involved in upper respiratory infection. The kit comes with a reagent bag that contains all the chemistry needed to perform reverse transcription, nested multiplex PCR, and detection in one machine. It's an easy-to-use solution to aid clinicians in identifying and treat patients suffering from different respiratory symptoms. This test has been granted an Emergency Use Authorization and is available through bioMerieux's CLIA moderate and high complexity labs.