Mucociliary clearance (MCC) is the primary innate defense mechanism of the lung. The
functional components are the protective mucous layer, the airway surface liquid layer, and …

Mucociliary clearance has long been known to be a significant innate defence mechanism
against inhaled microbes and irritants. Important knowledge has been gathered regarding …

Rationale: β2-Adrenergic receptor agonists accelerate resolution of pulmonary edema in
experimental and clinical studies. Objectives: This clinical trial was designed to test the …

Mucociliary epithelium lining the upper and lower respiratory tract constitutes the first line of
defense of the airway and lungs against inhaled pollutants and pathogens. The concerted …

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

Tracheobronchomalacia (TBM) and excessive dynamic airway collapse (EDAC) are airway
abnormalities that share a common feature of expiratory narrowing but are distinct …

Background In asthmatic patients inadequately controlled on inhaled corticosteroids and/or
those with moderate persistent asthma, two main options are recommended: the …

Simple Summary Mucociliary clearance constitutes an innate lung defense mechanism that
is primarily driven by ciliated cells. Respiratory mucus traps pathogens entering the airways …

Background Consensus statements recommend the addition of long‐acting inhaled ß2‐
agonists (LABA) only in asthmatic patients who are inadequately controlled on inhaled …

The cost of nosocomial infections in the United States is estimated to be 4billionto 5 billion
annually. Applying a scientifically based analysis to disease transmission and performing a …