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Article: Bronchial mucus transport.(Clinical report)
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- Respiratory Care
- Article date:
- September 1, 2007
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Introduction
Mucus Transport
Mucociliary Transport
Expiratory Flow Transport
Mucus Transport in Airways Disease
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Cystic Fibrosis
Neuromuscular Dysfunction of the Cough Mechanism
Risk From Insufficient Mucus Transport
Compensating for Insufficient Mucus Transport
Summary
Effective clearance of inhaled particles requires mucus production and continuous mucus transport from the lower airways to the oropharynx. Mucus production takes place mainly in the peripheral airways. Mucus transport is achieved by the action of the ciliated cells that cover the inner surface of the airways (mucociliary ...