Lung Inflammation

• Другие авторы: Chung Ong, Kian (Редактор)
• Формат: Электронный ресурс Глава книги
• Язык: английский
• Опубликовано: IntechOpen 2014
• Предметы: Dermatology; Respiratory medicine
• Online-ссылка: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

In order to perform its function in gas exchange, the lungs and all components of the respiratory system are constantly exposed to pathogens, toxins, pollutants, irritants, and allergens in the environment. Lung inflammation involves an array of mechanisms to defend the lung against these extrinsic...