New Delhi, December 29 (IANS). Researchers believe that ozone therapy can prove to be a new and promising solution for lung injury caused by sepsis. Sepsis is a serious and often fatal complication caused by infection. It can be a major cause of acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
According to a study from China’s Nanjing Medical University, the new treatment was shown to improve patient survival rates and lung function in pre-clinical models. This may provide a ray of hope for patients with limited treatment options.
Neutrophil extracellular traps (NETs) play a central role in the progression of sepsis, as they trap pathogens. However, it can also cause excessive inflammation which increases lung injury.
Given the complexity of sepsis-induced ALI, new strategies for its treatment are needed to better manage this severe disease. The cause of its complication is the combined effect of inflammation, uncontrolled immune system and blood congestion.
The study, published in the Journal of Biomedical Research, details how medical ozone therapy effectively cleared NETs and significantly improved the survival rate and lung function of mice suffering from sepsis-induced ALI.
This research is an important step in the search for new treatments for this deadly condition. This study deeply explores the mechanisms behind the therapeutic effects of ozone therapy on sepsis-induced ALI.
“Our research shows that medical ozone therapy can improve the management of sepsis-induced ALI. It offers a promising new approach to critical care that helps prevent sepsis,” said Dr. Wen-Tao Liu, principal investigator of the study. “Can lead to better outcomes for suffering patients.”
The impact of this study is far-reaching. If subsequent research confirms these results in human trials, medical ozone therapy could become a viable and effective treatment for sepsis-induced lung injury, a condition for which there are currently very few treatment options.
The implications of this study are far-reaching. If subsequent research confirms these results in human trials, medical ozone therapy could become an effective treatment for sepsis-induced lung injury.
The increased survival rate and ability of ozone therapy to improve lung function could revolutionize the management of sepsis, and provide new hope for patients whose lives are at risk.
The study’s authors said that as this promising therapy advances through research, it could become a cornerstone in the fight against sepsis.
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