The pathology of small airways disease in COPD: historical aspects and future directions

The pathology of small airways disease in COPD: historical aspects and future directions

Abstract Small airways disease (SAD) is a cardinal feature of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) first recognized in the nineteenth century. The diverse histopathological features associated with SAD underpin the heterogeneous nature of COPD. Our understanding of the key molecular mechanis...

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Main Authors: Andrew Higham, Anne Marie Quinn, José Eduardo D. Cançado, Dave Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Subjects:
Bacteria
COPD
Emphysema
Exacerbations
Histopathology
Inflammation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12931-019-1017-y

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