ARIZONA RESPIRATORY CENTER

The Arizona Respiratory Center is an internationally renowned organization of physicians, scientists, and scholars all seeking to understand and eradicate respiratory diseases. The Center started in 1971 as a small, specialized research effort in respiratory sciences at the University of Arizona College Of Medicine. Since that time, it has evolved into an internationally renowned, comprehensive Center of Excellence that combines the highest caliber of research, clinical care, and teaching.

Indeed, U.S. News and World Report recently recognized the Arizona Respiratory Center as one of the top institutions for respiratory care among hospitals nationwide. In the 21st century, our mission involves not only a dedication to research but also to state-of-the-art medical care and education.

The Arizona Respiratory Center is one of 19 institutions in the United States designated an Airway Clinical Research Center by the American Lung Association. We work together to improve asthma care in diverse populations through clinical research studies.

The mission of the Arizona Respiratory Center is to understand the causes of respiratory disease, to improve the lives of people suffering with these illnesses, and to find cures for respiratory diseases that plague the citizens of our nation and world.

We perform clinical research related to
-Asthma
-Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
-Cystic fibrosis
-Idiopathic pulmonary disease (IPF)
-Food allergies and other lung diseases.

UNDERSTANDING ASTHMA – TRIGGERS
An asthma trigger can be a substance, like perfume. It can be an allergy, such as hay fever. It can be a situation, such as something that causes your child to feel stressed or angry. It varies from person to person, but everyone with asthma has at least one trigger.

Some triggers that frequently induce asthma symptoms are:
Being sick with a cold or flu
Smoke from cigarettes or pipes
Smoke from wood burning stoves or campfires
Dust mites in house dust, bedding, stuffed animals, carpeting, or upholstered furniture
Pet dander—the dust in the fur of furry or feathered animals
Pollen in trees, grass, weeds, or flowers
Outdoor and indoor air pollution
Strong odors from paint or cleaning products, perfumes, air fresheners, or candles
Mold
Changes in the weather, especially extreme heat or cold
Stress and other strong feelings, such as anger, excitement, and sadness
Exercise or physical activity
Some foods

“Asthma Triggers.” Lungtropolis, American Lung Association, 20 July, 2015. Web.
You may be eligible to join one of our studies at the Arizona Respiratory Center at no cost! If you would like to learn more give us a call at 520-626-9543, email us at lungresearch@email.ariozna.edu or visit our website www.lungresearch.arizona.edu