Essays about: "airway obstruction"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words airway obstruction.

  1. 1. Fenotypisk karaktärisering av 375 brakycefala hundar i Sverige

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Sara Sahlin; [2021]
    Keywords : BOAS; brakycefal; trubbnos; fenotyp; fenotypisk variation; riskfaktorer; mops; fransk bulldogg; engelsk bulldogg; old English bulldogg; bostonterrier;

    Abstract : De brakycefala hundraserna har blivit alltmer populära i världen och aveln har därför ökat. Hundarna ser inte längre ut som de gjorde från början och kännetecknas framförallt av deras korta skalle. READ MORE

  3. 2. Role of mast cells in an in-vivo model of COPD-associated inflammation

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Erik Danielsson; [2020]
    Keywords : mast cells; COPD;

    Abstract : Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common lung disease characterized by progressive and irreversible airway obstruction, and mainly caused by a chronic exposure to lung irritants. As of 2010, 384 million people suffered from COPD worldwide. READ MORE

  4. 3. Biophysical differences between COPD, CF and healthy airways mucus.

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa och samhälle (HS)

    Author : Vladislav Genevskiy; [2020]
    Keywords : CF; COPD; mucus; structure;

    Abstract : An improved understanding of the mucus biophysical alteration in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis (CF) patients is a milestone towards a more accurate and effective treatment of these common and highly debilitating conditions. Little is known about the variations in mucus structure between ill and healthy individuals. READ MORE

  5. 4. Immunologin bakom svår ekvin astma

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Sara Andersson; [2019]
    Keywords : svår ekvin astma; RAO; mild eller måttlig ekvin astma; immunologi;

    Abstract : Svår ekvin astma (SEA) är en kronisk luftvägssjukdom och den vanligaste orsaken till kronisk hosta hos hästar i tempererat klimat. Oftast är hästarna som drabbas äldre än sju år och svårighetsgraden kan variera från träningsintolerans till allvarlig dyspné. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Effects of Mast Cell Proteases on Human Lung Cells Population

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Xinran Zhao; [2019]
    Keywords : asthma; primary cell; tryptase; chymase;

    Abstract : Asthma is a devastating disease characterized by airway obstruction, inflammation, and bronchial hyperreactivity. Previous studies have implicated mast cells in the pathology of asthma, yet the role and function of mast cells in the early stage of human asthma development cannot be investigated in vivo for ethical reasons. READ MORE