Tag: asthma
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Not All Inhalers are the Same: Long-acting and Short-acting
Welcome back to another post on BioBasics! It’s been a while since my last post, but I have been busy with an exciting internship at New York University researching quantum computing. I recently found a little window to get back to writing, and I’m thrilled to share more about the fascinating field of medicine. Today,…
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Nature vs. Nurture in Asthma: Understanding the Genetic and Environmental Factors
Welcome to the first post of BioBasics! Today I want to break down the genetic and environmental factors that can influence the development of asthma. For some background, asthma is a chronic respiratory condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It can come and go throughout one’s life and is characterized by inflammation and narrowing…
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