Ear nerve stimulation eases lung inflammation in mice, opening possible asthma therapy path

Neuroimmunology, the study of interactions between the nervous and immune systems, is a rapidly growing field enabling new approaches for monitoring and treating inflammatory diseases.

In a study published in Immunity, scientists showed that, in mice, stimulating a nerve in the external ear may help ease inflammation in the lungs.

Based on these findings, the researchers are designing a clinical trial to test a novel device for treating asthma. ...