Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2900713 | Chest | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Aging and DM, HTN, or both diseases are independently associated with decreased nasal mucociliary clearance. This may predispose toward respiratory infections.
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Authors
JanaÃna MSc, Heráclito MD, PhD, Danielle Miyuki PhD, Raphaela Mendonça BSc, Claudia PhD, Viviane PhD, Denise Reis MD, Simon MD, Monica Rodrigues PhD, Wilson MD, PhD, Paulo Hilário Nascimento MD, PhD, Geraldo MD, PhD, Bruce K. MD, MEngr, MBA, FCCP,