Study of lung immune cells and the gut microbiome
This study looks at how immune cells in the lungs relate to the microbiome (the helpful microbes in the gut) in healthy adults. It may help scientists understand what affects lung health and immune balance.
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Who can take part
- You are between 40 and 75 years old
- You do not have an immune system problem (immune deficiency)
- You do not have a known lung disease
- You do not currently have cancer or an active infection
- A bronchoscopy is medically safe for you (no major safety reasons to avoid it)
- You do not have serious heart rhythm problems, known/suspected high brain pressure, need one-lung ventilation, or severe bleeding/clotting problems
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