Bronchitis

Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi and may refer to:*Acute bronchitis, usually caused by viruses or bacteria and may last several days or weeks*Chronic bronchitis. Chronic bronchitis "is characterized by hypersecretion of mucus accompanied by a chronic productive cough." Tobacco and infectious agents are major causes of chronic bronchitis. Bronchoconstriction 2321058 178098479 2007-12-15T17:01:04Z 216.176.55.40 Bronchoconstriction is the constriction of the airways in the lungs due to the tightening of surrounding smooth muscle, with consequent coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Bronchoconstriction can also be due to an accumulation of thick mucus. (From the Wikpedia article Bronchitis.)

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Recent Publications on Bronchitis:
Multiplex polymerase chain reaction for the detection and differentiation of avian influenza viruses and other poultry respiratory pathogens. A multiplex reverse transcription-PCR (mRT-PCR) was developed and...	12th November, 2009	Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Biological Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam	Poult Sci. 2009 Dec;88(12):2526-31. DOI Direct Link
Use of rapid diagnostic tests and choice of antibiotics in respiratory tract infections in primary healthcare-A 6-y follow-up study. Abstract The aim of this retrospective study of electronic patient records...	12th November, 2009	Lindsdals Primary Health Centre, Kalmar.	Scand J Infect Dis. 2009 Nov 10.
Dyspnea and wheezing after adenosine injection in a patient with eosinophilic bronchitis. A 58-year-old nonsmoker female was referred for evaluation of chronic...	11th November, 2009	Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal	Case Report Med. 2009;2009:356462. Epub 2009 Nov 8. DOI Direct Link
Rapid detection of Infectious bursal disease virus by reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay. A reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification (RT-LAMP)...	11th November, 2009	State Key Laboratory of Biocontrol, School of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen	J Vet Diagn Invest. 2009 Nov;21(6):841-3.
Safety and efficacy of systematic administration of filgrastim to prevent neutropenia and infections in patient with hepatitis C. The aim of 36 months follow up study was to assess the safety and efficacy...	7th November, 2009	Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University. Faculty of Medicine. Georgia;	Georgian Med News. 2009 Oct;(175):32-5.
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Press Releases About Bronchitis:
The Quigley Corporation Reports First Quarter 2009 Results	1st May, 2009	The Quigley Corporation	DOYLESTOWN, Pa., May 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Quigley Corporation, (Nasdaq: QGLY) www.quigleyco.com today reported net sales of $4.0 million, for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009,
The Quigley Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and 2008 Annual Results; Continues To Invest In Pharmaceutical R&D Future	26th February, 2009	Quigley Corporation	DOYLESTOWN, Pa., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Quigley Corporation, (Nasdaq: QGLY) www.quigleyco.com today reported net sales of $6.8 million, for the fourth quarter ended December 31,
The Quigley Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2008 Results; Continues Investment in Pharmaceutical R&D Future	30th October, 2008	The Quigley Corporation	DOYLESTOWN, Pa., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Quigley Corporation (Nasdaq: QGLY), www.quigleyco.com today reported net sales from continuing operations of $6.4 million, for the third quarter
An Innovation in Health Care Opens Inside CVS/Pharmacy Stores in Columbia and Greenville Markets	10th September, 2008	MinuteClinic	COLUMBIA, S.C., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- MinuteClinic (http://www.minuteclinic.com), the pioneer and largest provider of retail- based health care in the United States, today opened its first
Ashlee Simpson - Too Young for Acid Reflux? - No - millions of children	1st January, 1970	Pager	Ashlee Simpson - Too Young for Acid Reflux? - (No - millions of children and teens have it) Washington, DC - October 26, 2004. Singer Ashlee Simpson isn’t the only teen who has acid reflux.

BioNews Results for Bronchitis:
Roflumilast Improves Lung Function, Reduces Exacerbations in Patients With COPD and Bronchitis: Presented at C	Doctors Guide:  Nov 11 2009 3:21AM Matching: bronchitis
Upper-Airway Cough Syndrome with Latent Eosinophilic Bronchitis	MDLinx:  Nov 5 2009 1:37PM Matching: bronchitis
The Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With Chronic Bronchitis and COPD: Frequency and Associated Consequences For Systemic Inflammation and Physical Inactivity	MDLinx:  Oct 12 2009 1:43PM Matching: bronchitis

Bronchitis Clinical Trials:
Intermittent Moxifloxacin Therapy For The Prevention Of Acute Exacerbations In Patients With Chronic Bronchitis

Bronchitis Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
7601514	Nucleic acid encoding PRO10268 polypeptides
7605156	Methods for the use of inhibitors of cytosolic phospholipase A2
7605161	Pyridyl derivatives and their use as therapeutic agents
7605168	PDE4B inhibitors
7605171	(3,4-disubstituted)propanoic carboxylates as S1P (Edg) receptor agonists
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Companies working in the area of Bronchitis from Bioportfolio's Biocorporate database :
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Roche Biosciences Today Roche Bioscience researchers are focused on the discovery and delivery of new medicines to treat the following diseases: Alzheimer's disease HIV/AIDS www.roche.ch/        View full profile
Oscient Pharmaceuticals Oscient Pharmaceuticals Corporation is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company marketing two FDA-approved products with its national primary care sales force. ANTARA® (fenofibrate) capsules is... www.oscient.com/        View full profile
Pulmonary Reviews Pulmonary Reviews is a monthly news magazine for physicians who specialize in pulmonary and/or critical care medicine. It provides physicians with information on disorders that affect the lungs and... www.pulmonaryreviews.com/        View full profile
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