Many processes appear to be involved in the pathogenesis of emphysema associated with cigarette smoking (fig 2), but the proteinase-antiproteinase hypothesis has prevailed as the central theme for ...

If you wish to reuse any or all of this article please use the link below which will take you to the Copyright Clearance Center’s RightsLink service. You will be ...

Professor Macklem began his discussion on the nature of the disability experienced by emphysema patients with a discussion of the study by Killian and colleagues, [11] in which the factors ...

The current pathophysiology of COPD encompasses three main characteristics: emphysema, chronic bronchitis and small airway disease. Macrophages and neutrophils are implicated in this process ...

Waters, A. T. Houghton (Alderman Thomas Houghton), 1826-1912. This material has been provided by The University of Glasgow Library. The original may be consulted at The University of Glasgow Library.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can result from chronic bronchitis or emphysema. Some people may also have COPD and asthma, which can worsen both conditions. Chronic obstructive ...

The relation between the macroscopic pathology of the lungs of coal-workers and the radiological category of ... wet lungs for this comparison and were used to assess the number and character of dust ...