Mathematical modelling of particle transport and deposition in the acinar region of the lung

The context of this thesis is the modelling of particle deposition in the human lung in order to optimise the administration of inhaled drugs. As the alveolar region plays a crucial role both physiologically and functionally, especially for systemic delivery, the objective of this work is to set-up...

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Main Author: Muller, Pierre-Antoine
Language:English
Published: Université Paris-Est 2011
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Online Access:http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-00674565
http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/docs/00/67/45/65/PDF/TH2011PEST1106_complete.pdf