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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 appropriate test the first time. Patients benefit from quicker diagnosis and more targeted treatments. Clinicians benefit from a better stewardship of antibiotics. Labs improve efficiency and cost savings. The BioFire FilmArray Pneumonia plus panel (PN panel) analyzes native sputum endotracheal aspirate, and bronchoalveolar lavage specimens (including mini-BAL) for 33 pathogens that are clinically relevant and antimicrobial resistance genes, with semiquantitative results in about an hour. Respiratory The burning of biomass, such as plants, wood and other organic materials, produces gaseous pollution and fine particulates that negatively affect the respiratory system. Additionally, indoor bio ethanol fire fireplacesandstove caused by forest fires such as droughts, can be exacerbated by climate change, thereby increasing their negative impact on the health of humans. In the United States, wildfire smoke has been associated with hospitalizations for respiratory diseases, such as asthma, COPD and lung cancer. Additionally, this kind of air pollution can be an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a major contributor to the burden of disease in the most vulnerable populations, including people who are of lower socioeconomic status (SES). In the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of communities were exposed levels of air pollution from wildfires. The response to public health has been limited to a communication campaign about managing symptoms. This knowledge gap is alarming given the evidence that smoking cigarettes and other causes of air pollution can cause health problems. Researchers are now evaluating the best ways to protect the public's health in future events of this type. NIH is funding research into this critical public health problem through the BLUE CORAL study as well as its successor, FIRE CORAL. For the first time an prospective cohort study will assess long-term outcomes from exposure to smoke from wildfires and other sources. FIRE CORAL is seeking adult participants who are hospitalized for COVID-19's index episode who have a fluency in English or Spanish and are not pregnant. The protocol for FIRE CORAL includes a battery of tests conducted in-person, objectively measuring lung function tests and pulmonary imaging and functional assessment. The lungs are the most sensitive to the effects of smoke and other particles because they can trigger or worsen chronic respiratory illnesses like emphysema or COPD and increase the risk of contracting pneumonia. Smoke exposure can have negative effects on your health. To minimize or avoid these effects, avoid outdoor activities and wear the EPA “N95” mask. The mask is designed to capture fine particles. Smoke can also cause irritation of the throat and eyes and lead to a runny nose. To help reduce symptoms, drink lots of water, and take medicines that help reduce inflammation, like corticosteroids. Bloodstream Bloodstream is the first line of defense against germs that invade your system. Dendritic cells, which are special cells, are akin to your fire department's call center. they collect the antigens (molecules that trigger an immune response) from invaders and then release proteins that signal other white blood cells to to fight them. Circulating total white blood cell counts, differentials and band cells were elevated after firefighters' firefighting shifts, compared with levels after strenuous physical exertion with no firefighting. Skin As the wildfires in California produced smoke and ash into the air during winter and fall, dermatologists were concerned about how it could affect the skin of people 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 the skin changes depending on how long the body is exposed to flames. It can take up to two hours for the skin of someone to reach their “flash point”—the moment at which it begins to burn and then turns to ash. That's why it's important to not stay near an open flame or campfire and why you should wear protective clothing if you are outside during a forest fire, or even an extremely hot day. While it's important to be vigilant against wildfire pollution, there is no way to stop forest fires from occurring. Wei believes that as the climate changes cause forests to burn more, the number of people who suffer from wildfires will increase. This means that more people will have to wear hats and long sleeves and thick moisturizers. Wildfire air pollution can also cause atopic dermatitis to the skin, which causes itchy skin in a lot of people. She claims that the particles in smoke can clog pores and cause atopic skin to become worse. Atopic dermatitis can also make people more sensitive towards UV light. This can be made worse by smoke from wildfires. This can lead to people seeking out tanning salons and tannish with less protection. A fire and ice treatment can help reduce atopic skin symptoms of dermatitis however, it isn't advised for anyone who has an open wound or rash. This treatment is not recommended for those with active acne or if you're pregnant or nursing. The IS Clinical Fire & Ice Facial is offered at Novuskin Las Vegas' premier membership MedSpa is a result-driven, intensive facial that bridges between the mild facelift and the peel, without requiring any downtime. It's designed to rejuvenate skin, reduce rosacea, decrease the appearance of acne scars and fine lines and also encourage cellular regeneration. This is a fantastic treatment to provide your skin with a radiant glow. Infections The human body is made up of a complex set of organs and tissues that work together to guard against infections. Infections are caused by microscopic organisms like parasites, viruses, bacteria and fungi that infect healthy cells and cause them to multiply beyond control. When this occurs your immune system can respond with symptoms of illness. These symptoms could range from a swollen or achy nose to stomach ache and can include a high fever or swollen glands. You may also experience a rash. The nature of the infection and its location can affect your symptoms. Infections can spread in a variety of ways however the most common are from person to person by droppings that hang in the air after coughing or sneezing. Bacterial diseases like strep throat, tuberculosis, meningococcal diseases and Legionnaires' disease spread in this manner, as do some viral infections, such as the common cold and influenza. Certain bacteria-related infections, like skin infections and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea and Chlamydia, can be transmitted through direct contact with infected tissues or mucous membranes as well as indirect contact with surfaces that are contaminated. Some bacterial infections are spread by insects such as fleas, ticks, or mosquitoes. Some parasites and viruses are small enough to penetrate your bloodstream and infect your cells which leads to serious illnesses like the common cold or AIDS. Fungi can trigger skin conditions like athlete's feet and ringworm, while others infect the lungs and nervous system. The BioFire Panel uses our innovative FilmArray technology to analyze the bronchoalveolar and sputum samples for a comprehensive listing of pathogens involved in upper respiratory infection. The kit includes the reagent pouch which stores all the necessary chemistry to perform reverse transcription PCR, nested testing and detection with a single device. It's an easy-to-use solution to aid clinicians in identifying and treat patients suffering from 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.