On the Role of Mechanics in Chronic Lung Disease
Progressive airflow obstruction is a classical hallmark of chronic lung disease, affecting more than one fourth of the adult population. As the disease progresses, the inner layer of the airway wall grows, folds inwards, and narrows the lumen. The critical failure conditions for airway folding have...
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MDPI AG
2013-12-01
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/6/12/5639 |