Association between reduced bronchodilatory effect of deep inspiration and loss of alveolar attachments

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>We have previously shown that the bronchodilatory effect of deep inspiration is attenuated in individuals with COPD. This study was designed to investigate whether the impairment in this effect is associated with loss of alveolar att...

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Main Authors: Togias Alkis, Vignola Antonio, Marchese Roberto, Bruno Andreina, Scichilone Nicola, Bellia Vincenzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-06-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/6/1/55