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The BIOFIRE System and Your Immune System The BIOFIRE System offers syndromic testing for infectious illnesses, allowing healthcare professionals to select the appropriate test the first time. Patients benefit from faster diagnoses and more targeted therapy. Clinicians benefit from better stewardship of antibiotics. Labs improve efficiency and cost savings. The BioFire FilmArray Pneumonia plus panel (PN panel) examines 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 that take less than an hour. Respiratory The burning of biomass (wood plants, trees and other organic materials) produces gaseous pollutants as well as fine particulate matter that negatively impact the respiratory system. Moreover, the environmental problems caused by forest fires, such as droughts, can be amplified by climate change, thereby increasing their negative impact on human health. In the United States, wildfire smoke has been linked to respiratory illnesses, including asthma, COPD and lung cancer. Additionally, this kind of air pollution can be an underlying risk factor for cardiovascular disease and a significant contributing factor to the burden of illness among the most vulnerable populations, including people who are of lower socioeconomic status (SES). The wildfires have caused unhealthy levels of air pollution in numerous communities during the COVID-19 epidemic. However the public health response to this environmental problem has been limited and largely focused on communicating about the management of symptoms. This knowledge gap is alarming given the evidence of potential health hazards from the continued exposure to smoke and other sources of poor air quality. Researchers are currently assessing the best ways to protect public's health during future events of this kind. NIH is a research institution that studies this important public health issue through the BLUE CORAL and FIRE CORAL studies. For the first time the study is a prospective cohort study that will assess long-term outcomes from exposure to smoke from wildfires and other sources. FIRE CORAL is seeking adult participants who are hospitalized for the COVID-19 index episode who are fluent in English or Spanish and are not pregnant. The protocol for Fire Coral includes a variety of assessments in person that objectively measure the pulmonary function testing lung imaging and functional assessment. Smoke and other particles can trigger or worsen respiratory problems such as emphysema, COPD and pneumonia. Smoke exposure can have adverse consequences for health. To reduce or prevent these effects, you should avoid outdoor activities and use the EPA “N95” mask. This mask is designed to capture small particles. Smoking can cause irritation to the eyes, throat and nose. To help reduce symptoms, drink lots of water and take medications that reduce inflammation, such as corticosteroids. Bloodstream Your bloodstream is on the front lines of fighting off germs that enter your body. biofuel fire are specific cells, serve as the call center for your fire department. They are able to collect antigens from germs and release proteins that alert other white cells to fight off them. Circulating total white blood cell counts, differentials and band cells were increased after firefighters' firefighting shifts, as compared to levels after strenuous physical exertion without fire-fighting. Skin As the wildfires in California released smoke and dust into the air during fall and winter dermatologists were concerned about how this could affect the skin of people exposed to it. Maria Wei, a graduate student at University of California, Irvine is studying how severe 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 depending on the length of time the body is exposed. It can take up to two hours for a skin to reach its flash point—the point at which it burns and then turns into a ashy. This is the reason why it's essential to not stay near an open flame or campfire and why you should wear protective clothing when you go outside during a forest fire or even the heat of the day. While it's essential to take precautions against fire-related pollution, there's no way to stop forest fires from happening. Wei is forecasting that the number of people suffering from the consequences of wildfires will increase as climate change causes more and more forests to be burned. This means that more people will have to wear hats and long sleeves and thick moisturizers. It's also worth noting that atopic dermis (itchy skin) that many people suffer from can be exacerbated by the air pollution from wildfires. The particles in smoke can block pores which can cause skin irritation. Another issue is the fact that atopic dermatitis is known to make people more sensitive to UV light, which can also be aggravated by smoke from wildfires. This can result in people seeking out tanning salons and apply a tan with less protection. While a cold and fire facial may help reduce the effects of atopic skin dermatitis, it's not recommended for anyone with an open wound or rash on their face. Those who suffer from acne are advised to avoid it as well and if you're nursing or pregnant, it is recommended to stay clear of this procedure altogether. The IS Clinical Fire & Ice Facial located 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 time off. It's designed to smooth the skin, reduce rosacea symptoms, decrease the appearance of acne scars, reduce lines and wrinkles, and stimulate cellular renewal. This is a great treatment to give your skin a glowing glow. Infections The human body is made up of a complex set of organs and tissue that work together to guard against infections. Infections are caused by microscopic organisms such as viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi that infect healthy cells and cause them to multiply beyond control. Your immune system can react by displaying symptoms of illness. These symptoms can include a runny nose to a stomach that is upset, but can also include an increase in fever, swelling of lymph glands or an itchy scratch. Your symptoms can be affected by the type of infection, its location, and even your temperature. Infections can be spread through a variety of methods however the most common are transmitted from person to person by droppings that hang in the air after coughing or sneezing. Bacterial diseases such as tuberculosis and strep throat meningococcal diseases and Legionnaires disease spread in this manner, as do some viral infections, such as the common cold and influenza. Certain bacterial infections, such as skin infections and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) like gonorrhea or Chlamydia, can be transmitted through contact with infected tissue or mucous membranes as well as indirect contact with surfaces that are contaminated. Certain bacterial diseases are carried by bugs like mosquitoes, ticks or fleas. They can be spread by bites from these bugs you. The virus and the parasites are small enough to penetrate your bloodstream and infect your cells, which can lead to serious diseases like the common cold and AIDS. Fungi can trigger skin conditions like athlete's feet and ringworm, while others infect the respiratory tract and nervous system. The BioFire PN Panel utilizes our innovative FilmArray technology to test for a comprehensive list of pathogens responsible for upper respiratory infections in sputum or samples of bronchoalveolar fluid. The kit comes with a reagent bag that contains all the chemistry necessary to perform reverse transcription as well as nested multiplex PCR detection in one machine. It's a simple solution to help clinicians syndromicly identify and treat patients suffering from a variety of respiratory symptoms. The test has been approved as an Emergency Use Authorization and is available through bioMerieux's CLIA moderate and high complexity labs.