Global Scans · Bronchitis · Weekly Summary

• Outbreaks of avian influenza, Newcastle disease, and contagious bronchitis continue to threaten flock health, prompting farmers to adopt proactive measures to protect their flocks. Persistence Market Research
• Symptoms of HMPV infection could progress to bronchitis or pneumonia and are similar to other viruses that cause upper and lower respiratory infections. India Today
• North America is expected to witness profitable growth over the projection period, due to prevalent conditions like bronchitis, flu, and allergies. Stratistics MRC
• With a volcanic plume potentially reaching 100 miles into the atmosphere, ash could travel around the world and cause respiratory illnesses like silicosis, caused by breathing in silica, as well as worsening asthma, bronchitis and COPD. Metro.co.uk
• The wood burning pollutes the environment, while exposing the kitchen staff to asthma, chronic bronchitis, increased cancer risk, reduced immune function, and heart diseases. Ghana News Agency
• The new at-home test looks for genetic markers to detect alpha1 - antitrypsin deficiency, the most common risk factor for liver and lung diseases including COPD - a group of respiratory diseases that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis and affects an estimated 16 million Americans. DLA Piper
• Researchers at The Pirbright Institute have developed a potential vaccine for infectious bronchitis virus that could protect chickens from severe disease with just one dose. Feedstuffs
• Bronchitis in early childhood has been found to increase the risk of lung diseases in middle age according to research from the Allergy and Lung Health Unit at the University of Melbourne. Newsroom
• With research suggesting fossil fuel burning appliances such as gas stoves and ovens release nitrogen oxides and particulates, building electrification is also a way to reduce serious health risks such as asthma, bronchitis, lung cancer, and heart disease in American neighborhoods. New Buildings Institute
• IMPROVING POULTRY DISEASE VACCINES Two recent studies in collaboration with the Roslin Institute could improve vaccines for infectious bronchitis virus, a member of the coronavirus family that infects poultry. The Pirbright Institute
• Eliminating tailpipe pollution with the transition to electric school buses will offer America's school children the cleanest bus rides to and from school, as well as reduce emissions in their communities. Moms Clean Air Force
• FDA indicated that the risks of adverse effects of fluoroquinolone antibacterial drugs generally outweigh the benefits for patients with sinusitis, bronchitis, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections who have other treatment options. Centers for Disease Control and PRevention

Last updated: 21 June 2026