Determination of rheology and surface tension of airway surface liquid: a review of clinical relevance and measurement techniques
Abstract By airway surface liquid, we mean a thin fluid continuum consisting of the airway lining layer and the alveolar lining layer, which not only serves as a protective barrier against foreign particles but also contributes to maintaining normal respiratory mechanics. In recent years, measuremen...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Research |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-019-1229-1 |