Non-invasive respiratory support is a pro-inflammatory stimulus to the upper and lower airways

Non-invasive respiratory support (NIV) is associated with a high prevalence of local side- effects which may be associated with induction of upper airway inflammation. This thesis examines the effect of NIV on the upper and lower airway by examining bronchial epithelial cell cultures, healthy subjec...

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Main Author: Al Ahmari, M.
Published: University College London (University of London) 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.626003