THE anatomical changes which occur in the lung during deep inspiration and expiration are the subject of some argument. Macklin 1 considered that during inspiration the main increase in volume ...

A variety of pathologic specimens may be obtained from the lung to evaluate non-neoplastic disorders ( Table 2-2). By bronchoscopy one may obtain transbronchial or endobronchial biopsies. Surgical ...

The channels on the surface of the University of Michigan's microfluidics device allow scientists to carefully regulate the flow of liquids to the cells that are cultured on it. * Image: Courtesy of ...

Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia, or BOOP, is an inflammatory lung disease affecting the bronchioles and alveoli. BOOP is most commonly seen in people between 40 and 60; however, it can ...

Researchers looking into what’s injuring people who vape have been focused on oil coating the lungs, a form of pneumonia. Now another problem is surfacing: lungs that look like they’ve been chemically ...

The trachea, also called the windpipe, is part of the passageway that supplies air to the lungs. Any prolonged blockage, even for a few minutes, can cause death. The trachea is about 4.5 inches long ...

Alveoli in the salivary glands of unfed Amblyomma americanum (L.) females (postnymphal ticks that had not yet taken a bloodmeal as an adult) were studied. As in other species of female ixodid ticks, ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Rats were exposed by inhalation to radioactive anthophyllite asbestos. Animals were then killed serially over a period of 205 days and the ...