Cellular and molecular mechanisms of asthma and COPD

Mucus hypersecretion is an important component of asthma and COPD and contributes to occlusion of the airways, particularly is mucociliary function is impaired [65]. Increased mucus secretion contributes to the viscid mucous plugs that occlude asthmatic airways, particularly in fatal asthma. ................
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