Chapter 11. Mast cell localization within the airway smooth muscle: Relationship to airway hyperresponsiveness and other asthma phenotypes
Asthma is a condition characterized by variable airflow obstruction, airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) and airway inflammation which is usually, but not invariably, eosinophilic. Current thoughts on the pathogenesis of asthma are focused on the idea that it is caused by an inappropriate response of t...
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2004
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