Following the sunny summer we have enjoyed, one could almost forget how cold and damp autumn can be. These are conditions that contribute to the frequent occurrence of respiratory infections during this season. This is hardly surprising, as the respiratory tract is in direct contact with the external environment and is therefore continuously exposed to […]
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One of the body’s defence systems is the production of bronchial mucus, which is secreted by the goblet cells in the airways (more precisely: the Paneth cells of the alveolar epithelium). This mucus is produced continuously and transported upwards by the cilia of the epithelial cells. Its purpose includes clearing the respiratory tract of dust, […]
One of the body’s defence systems is the production of bronchial mucus, which is secreted by the goblet cells in the airways (more precisely: the Paneth cells of the alveolar epithelium). This mucus is produced continuously and transported upwards by the cilia of the epithelial cells. Its purpose includes clearing the respiratory tract of dust, […]
Bromhexine: prophylaxis, supportive therapy or alternative for antimicrobial treatment? On the 4th of November 2021 Dopharma organized a webinar on the use of bromhexine in livestock. This webinar was introduced by Chris Cornelis, Technical Support veterinarian at Dopharma. She spoke about the year-long successful use of bromhexine in calves. The three different ways to use bromhexine […]