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Normal Lung Histology vs. COPD by khaledalameddine is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document provides an overview of normal lung histology and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It begins with the structure and function of the upper and lower respiratory tract. It then examines the histology of the nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, bronchioles and alveoli. Definitions of COPD, chronic bronchitis and emphysema are given. COPD is characterized by irreversible airflow obstruction caused by inflammation. The pathogenesis involves an imbalance between proteases an
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- khaledalameddine
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- EN