Edema is characterized by an excess of salt and water in the extracellular space, particularly in the interstitium. The level of cell metabolism under this condition decreases due to the decrease of exchanging rate in O2 and nutrients between the circulation and the interstitial fluid. Systemic edema is associated with the cardiac and renal diseases leading to salt retention. Local interstitial edema can occur without overall salt and water retention. It may be associated with the tissue inflammation and the disturbance of lymphatic drainage that affect the capillary permeability and the Starling forces.
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January 2025
Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 15551, United Arab Emirates.
While the pulmonary effects of regular waterpipe smoking (R-WPS) are well-defined, the impact of occasional waterpipe smoking (O-WPS) on the lungs remains less established. This study investigated the pulmonary toxicity and underlying mechanisms of O-WPS versus R-WPS following 6 months of exposure, focusing on histopathology, inflammation in the lung, bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF), and plasma, as well as oxidative stress, genotoxicity, mitochondrial dysfunction, and the expression of mitogen-activated protein kinases (MAPKs) in lung homogenates. Exposure to both O-WPS and R-WPS resulted in significant histological changes, including increased numbers of alveolar macrophages and lymphocytes, as well as interstitial fibrosis.
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