{"id":30583,"date":"2025-10-29T13:36:56","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T06:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/w9wellness.com\/?p=30583"},"modified":"2025-10-29T13:36:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T06:36:56","slug":"lung-fungal-infection-herbal-inhaler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/w9wellness.com\/en\/lung-fungal-infection-herbal-inhaler\/","title":{"rendered":"Are herbal inhalers contaminated with germs? Understanding \u201cfungi in the lungs\u201d and the immune mechanisms in the lungs that protect us."},"content":{"rendered":"

News about herbal inhalers being contaminated has caused many people to worry about the possibility of Lung fungus<\/strong> Or not, in fact, our body has a system Lung immunity<\/strong> Complex and powerful, let's understand together how immunity works and how we will Prevent fungal infections in the lungs<\/strong> How can I?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herbal inhaler found to have microorganisms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the date October 27, 2025<\/strong> The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that \u201cHerbal inhaler popular among Thai people\u201d<\/strong> Detected Microbial contamination exceeding the standard<\/strong> and announced the recall of some lots from the market for safety reasons<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read news from the FDA here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this news is about a single product, it reflects a larger issue: the cleanliness of the air we breathe and the effectiveness of our immune system in the lungs. Airborne fungi and microorganisms are all around us every day, not just in herbal inhalers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lung immunity: an intelligent system that protects against fungal infections in the lungs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The body has multiple layers of defense against fungi and other microorganisms, particularly in the lungs, which are directly exposed to air at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Nasal mucosa, the first line of defense against pulmonary immunity.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Nasal hairs and mucous membranes filter dust and mold spores. If the inhaler is unclean or shared with others, it can easily allow germs to enter the respiratory tract.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Innate Immunity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When mold spores enter the lungs, the system Lung immunity<\/strong> It starts working immediately. \u201cNeutrophils\u201d and \u201cDendritic cells\u201d are the first line of defense that can quickly capture and destroy fungi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Communication between immune cells, a mechanism that helps protect against fungal infections in the lungs.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Research from The Journal of Clinical Investigation (2025)<\/em> It was found that the immune cells pDC (Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell)<\/strong> Will send a signal Interferon<\/strong> To stimulate neutrophils to work more efficiently<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the original research news from JCI (2025)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n