Different effects of deep inspirations on central and peripheral airways in healthy and allergen-challenged mice

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Deep inspirations (DI) have bronchodilatory and bronchoprotective effects in healthy human subjects, but these effects appear to be absent in asthmatic lungs. We have characterized the effects of DI on lung mechanics during mechanica...

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Main Authors: Dahlén Sven-Erik, Hedenstierna Göran, Lundqvist Maria, Swedin Linda, Jonasson Sofia, Hjoberg Josephine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-02-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/9/1/23