• Characterization of an aerosol is of major importance for the understanding of its
pathogenic, diagnostic, or therapeutic effect. The parameters necessary for such …

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) was used to sample retention of particles within the alveolar
macrophage (AM) compartment at various times from 1 to 91 d following intrapulmonary …

The atmosphere constitutes a prime vehicle for the movement and redistribution of metals.
Metal exposure can be associated with an oxidative stress. We tested the hypothesis that, in …

The cochlea presents a hurdle for intravascular drug therapy because of the blood-
labyrinthine barrier that tends to exclude entry of large molecules from its vasculature …

This single-source reference provides an up-to-date exploration of current medications and
devices used for the clearance of mucus from the lungs while simultaneously providing the …

The development of drug delivery nanocarriers is emerging as a promising therapeutic tool
to transport anti-cancer agents to tumors. In this contribution, preparation of nanoparticles …

Radiolabeled aerosols used in human lung deposition and clearance studies require
nontoxic particles firmly tagged with low dose isotopes. An iron oxide sol was prepared by …

Bronchial mucociliary clearance (CB) and tracheal mucus velocity (TMV) were measured
during the course of repeated inhalations of histamine in six subjects with asthma who had …

The effect of theophylline on the penetration of an inhaled radioaerosol in the lung,
bronchial clearance, and tracheal mucociliary transport rate (TMTR) was investigated in 13 …

A nanoparticle constituted with nanoscale or nanostructured materials can be modified by
approximate 1,500 potential sites. This unique property of nanoparticle is the foundation to …