Deep in the lungs of Asthmatics

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DEEP IN THE LUNGS OF ASTHMATICS

Most of the attention in asthma has been paid to constriction, inflammation, and

hyperresponsiveness in patients' large airways. Sally Wenzel, M.D., reports that

10 patients with severe and uncontrolled asthma showed evidence of greater

inflammation in the small airways deep inside the lungs than in the large

airways. The findings are likely to alter concepts about the development of the

disease and ways to treat it.

To learn more about Dr. Wenzel and her work, visit

http://www.nationaljewish.org/faculty/wenzel.html.