Beyond corticosteroids: future prospects in the management of inflammation in COPD

Beyond corticosteroids: future prospects in the management of inflammation in COPD

Inflammation plays a central role in the pathophysiology of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Exposure to cigarette smoke induces the recruitment of inflammatory cells in the airways and stimulates innate and adaptive immune mechanisms. Airway inflammation is involved in increased bronch...

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Main Authors: N. Roche, R. Marthan, P. Berger, A. Chambellan, P. Chanez, B. Aguilaniu, P-Y Brillet, P-R Burgel, A. Chaouat, P. Devillier, R. Escamilla, R. Louis, H. Mal, J-F Muir, T. Pérez, T. Similowski, B. Wallaert, M. Aubier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2011-09-01
Series:European Respiratory Review
Subjects:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
inflammation
mucus hypersecretion
phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors
repair
treatment
Online Access:http://err.ersjournals.com/content/20/121/175.full.pdf+html

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