Influenza

Inflammation: Mast cells, eosinophils, and Th2 immune cells release histamine, leukotrienes, and cytokines that swell the airway tissue.
Bronchoconstriction: The smooth muscles surrounding the airways contract sharply, narrowing airflow passages.
Mucus overproduction: Chronic inflammation triggers excess mucus that further blocks breathing.

Description

A contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue.

[ 1 ] Funmilola Elizabeth Audu et al. (2022) DOI PMID [ 2 ] Emily L Goldberg et al. (2020) DOI PMID

[1] High-carbohydrate diet lacked the potential to ameliorate parasitemia and oxidative stress in mice infected with Plasmodium berghei

[ 1 ] Funmilola Elizabeth Audu et al. (2022) DOI PMID

[2] Ketogenic diet activates protective γδ T cell responses against influenza virus infection

[ 2 ] Emily L Goldberg et al. (2020) DOI PMID