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Numerical and experimental investigation of mucociliary clearance breakdown in cystic fibrosis [PDF]
, 2017 The human tracheobronchial tree surface is covered with mucus. A healthy mucus is a heterogeneous material flowing toward the esophagus and a major defense actor against local pathogen proliferation and pollutant deposition. An alteration of mucus or its
Anne-Archard, Dominique +4 more
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Nasal histamine responses in nonallergic rhinitis with eosinophilic syndrome [PDF]
, 2015 Background: Nonallergic rhinitis with eosinophilic syndrome (NARES) is persistent, without atopy, but with ≥25% nasal eosinophilia. Hypereosinophilia seems to contribute to nasal mucosa dysfunction.
Ciofalo, Andrea +7 more
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Turkish Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2013 Objective:To compare the postoperative mucociliary clearance time in septoplasty with and without nasal packing.Methods:Forty-six patients with nasal septal deviation (20 women, 26 men) were assessed in this study.
İbrahim Çukurova +5 more
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Combination inhaled steroid and long-acting beta2-agonist versus tiotropium for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [PDF]
, 2010 Background Combination therapy (inhaled corticosteroids and long-acting beta(2)-agonists) and tiotropium are both used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Appleton +20 more
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Clinics, 2011 OBJECTIVE: To study the effects of mycophenolate sodium on mucociliary clearance. INTRODUCTION: Mycophenolate is one of the most commonly used immunosuppressive drugs in lung transplantation.
Viviane Ferreira Paes e Silva +6 more
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Nanoparticles in the treatment of chronic lung diseases [PDF]
, 2019 Nanoparticles, although considered a topic of modern medicine, actually have an interesting history. Currently, advances in nanomedicine hold great promise as drug carrier systems for sustained release and targeted delivery of diverse therapeutic agents.
Alexescu, Teodora G +9 more
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Mucociliary clearance in chronic sinusitis [PDF]
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 1998 Mucociliary clearance is an important defence mechanism of upper and lower respiratory tracts. Any disturbance in the mechanism leads to stagnation of secretions and secondary infection with prolonged mucociliary clearance time. The present study was undertaken to establish normal mucociliary clearance time in our region and to evaluate its diagnostic ...
S M, Birdi, S, Singh, A, Singh
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Mucociliary clearance, airway inflammation and nasal symptoms in urban motorcyclists
Clinics, 2014 OBJECTIVES: There is evidence that outdoor workers exposed to high levels of air pollution exhibit airway inflammation and increased airway symptoms.
Tereza C.S. Brant +11 more
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Nasal Drug Delivery Systems: An Overview [PDF]
, 2015 Since ancient times, drugs have been administered via the nasal route for therapeutic and recreational purposes. The interest in, and importance, of the systemic effects of drugs administered through the nasal route, have expanded over recent decades ...
Conway, Barbara R. +3 more
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Alpha-tocopherol exerts protective function against the mucotoxicity of particulate matter in amphibian and human goblet cells [PDF]
, 2020 Exposure to particulate matter (PM) in ambient air is known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disorders and mortality. The cytotoxicity of PM is mainly due to the abnormal increase of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which damage cellular components ...
Bang, Woo Young +7 more
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