WebThe present chapter: 1) assesses the role of airway mucus hypersecretion in the pathophysiology of the “bronchitic” component of COPD, 2) considers the clinical impact of mucus hypersecretion in COPD, and 3) discusses potential novel therapy for this condition. The chapter begins with a brief overview of airway mucus and mucins. Web15 mei 2014 · Mucus glands are activated in asthma. Increase mucus hypersecretion because of goblet cell proliferation is a common feature in poorly controlled asthma. Predominantly IL‐1ß, IL‐9, IL‐13, TNF‐α and COX‐2 and their associated intracellular signalling pathways have been shown to be involved in the upregulation of mucin …
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Web1 jun. 2004 · The secretion of mucus is an inherent part of the defence of the airways with the amount of mucus secretion varying with a range of stimuli, including bacteria, … WebInflammation and mucus hypersecretion are frequent pathology features of chronic respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD. Selected bacteria, viruses and fungi may synergize as co-factors in aggravating disease by activating pathways that are able to induce airway pathology. Pneumocystis infection induces inflammation and mucus … cube e fully test
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WebThe central role of mucus hypersecretion in severe asthma has been known since pathologic studies in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. However, exactly what constitutes... Web20 okt. 2024 · Airway mucus hypersecretion is an important pathophysiological and clinical manifestation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchial asthma (asthma), bronchiectasis, pulmonary cystic fibrosis, and other chronic airway inflammatory diseases. 1 Recent studies have shown that inflammation and oxidative stress are … WebAsthma is the most common chronic lung disease, affecting over 300 million people worldwide. 1 Among the various potential asthma phenotypes, “type 2-high” asthma is observed in ~50% of asthma patients and is characterized by elevated levels of IgE, type 2 cytokines, such as IL-4 and IL-13, and eosinophilia. 1, 2 Although IL-4 and IL-13 share a … cube e fully