UCSD Airway Research is currently recruiting for Asthma & COPD research studies

Attention San Diego residents – Complete our online survey to see if you qualify for the Asthma and COPD research studies that we are currently recruiting for Online Screening Survey
Study participants are compensated for time and travel.

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Screening Survey
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Lung function decline is associated with risk of COPD

Lung function decline was associated with increased risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) morbidity and mortality emphasizing the need to monitor lung function change over time in at–risk occupational populations. http://ow.ly/4GtMD

Chronic inhalation of polluted can lead to widespread inflammation

Chronic inhalation of polluted air appears to activate a protein that triggers the release of white blood cells, setting off events that lead to widespread inflammation. The condition can lead to an increased risk for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity. http://ow.ly/4EL0x

Children with eczema and hay fever likely to develop allergic asthma

Children who have eczema, particularly when occurring with hay fever, are nine times more likely to develop allergic asthma in their 40s http://ow.ly/4EKT5