Mucociliary clearance in patients with continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis
Introduction: Mucociliary clearance (MC) is a critical defense mechanism for the protection of the entire respiratory system. Nasal colonization of some pathogens and chronical nasal infections are important risk factors for peritonitis. Any disturbance in the MC causes stasis of secretions and seco...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2019-09-01
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Series: | Nefrología (English Edition) |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2013251419301439 |