Airway Mucus: Basic Mechanisms and Clinical Perspectives
. Ed(S): Rogers, D. F.; Lethem, Mike
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Paperback. Editor(s): Rogers, D. F.; Lethem, Mike. Series: Respiratory Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy. Num Pages: 388 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 21. Weight in Grams: 617.
Conceptually unsavoury, airway mucus is vital to homeostasis in the respiratory tract. In contrast, when abnormal, mucus contributes significantly to the pathophysiology of a number of severe bronchial diseases, including asthma, chronic bronchitis and cystic fibrosis. This volume provides wide ranging and in-depth coverage of the scientific and clinical aspects of airway mucus. It commences with introductory chapters which address the biochemical and molecular biological basis of airway mucus and continues with comprehensive coverage of the various physiological and rheological aspects of respiratory secretions. The clinical aspects of the topic are then considered, with chapters discussing the involvement of mucus ... Read more
Conceptually unsavoury, airway mucus is vital to homeostasis in the respiratory tract. In contrast, when abnormal, mucus contributes significantly to the pathophysiology of a number of severe bronchial diseases, including asthma, chronic bronchitis and cystic fibrosis. This volume provides wide ranging and in-depth coverage of the scientific and clinical aspects of airway mucus. It commences with introductory chapters which address the biochemical and molecular biological basis of airway mucus and continues with comprehensive coverage of the various physiological and rheological aspects of respiratory secretions. The clinical aspects of the topic are then considered, with chapters discussing the involvement of mucus ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Basel Switzerland
Number of pages
388
Condition
New
Series
Respiratory Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapy
Number of Pages
388
Place of Publication
Basel, Switzerland
ISBN
9783034898096
SKU
V9783034898096
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