Whole lung and regional lung deposition of inhaled asthma drugs in the lungs can be
quantified using either two-dimensional or three-dimensional radionuclide imaging …

Background Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a disease characterized by abnormal
accumulation of surfactant in the alveoli. Most cases are autoimmune and are associated …

Rationale: Inhaled granulocyte/macrophage–colony stimulating factor (GM-CSF) is a
promising therapy for pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) but has not been adequately …

This thoroughly revised and expanded reference provides authoritative discussions on the
physiologic, pharmacologic, metabolic, molecular, cellular and physicochemical factors …

Non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFBE) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease
characterized by irreversible dilation of the bronchi, symptoms of persistent cough and …

Sterile compositions for administration as aerosols are described. They contain an active
agent which is poorly water-soluble, a non-ionic surfactant acomponent and a phos pholipid …

Two-dimensional (2D or planar) imaging with 99mTc radiolabels enables quantification of
whole-lung and regional lung depositions for orally inhaled drug products. This article …

Measles remains an important cause of childhood mortality worldwide. Sustained high
vaccination coverage is the key to preventing measles deaths. Because measles vaccine is …

Chronic neutrophilic inflammation leads to oxidative damage, which may play an important
role in the pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis lung disease. Bronchoalveolar lavage levels of the …

Objectives: To evaluate differences between three new-generation nebulizers—Pari LC Star
(Pari Respiratory Equipment; Mississauga, ON, Canada), AeroEclipse (Trudell Medical …