Heat and water transfers in the bronchi: clinical insights from a theoretical modeling study

Conclusion: Our results confirm that bronchial evaporation is critical regarding mucus dynamics, and body water and thermal balance. They highlight the importance of inspired air conditions for the management of sensitive subjects, such as CF patients or athletes with exercise-induced asthma.
Source: European Respiratory Journal - Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Tags: Respiratory function technologists/scient. Source Type: research