Nasal Muco-ciliary transport time alteration: efficacy of 18 B Glycyrrhetinic acid

Abstract Background Mucociliary clearance is the main self-clearing system of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. This is a very important means of non specific defence against continuous organic and inorganic contamination conveyed by air. It works by trapping particles and microorganisms in th...

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Main Authors: Desiderio Passali, Chiara Cappello, Giulio Cesare Passali, Cemal Cingi, Codrut Sarafoleanu, Luisa Maria Bellussi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mattioli 1885 2017-11-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40248-017-0110-7