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Respiratory fluid mechanics and transport processes.
1Biomedical Engineering Department, University of Michigan, 3304 G.G. Brown Bldg., 2350 Hayward St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2125, USA. grotberg@umich.edu
Annual Review of Biomedical Engineering
|July 12, 2001
Summary
This review synthesizes recent research in respiratory flow and transport, covering diverse topics from nasal passages to pleural liquid dynamics. It highlights interdisciplinary contributions to understanding lung function and related physiological processes.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
- Biomedical Engineering
- Physiology
- Environmental Health Sciences
Background:
- Significant research advances in respiratory flow and transport have emerged from multiple scientific disciplines.
- Engineering fields, including biomedical, mechanical, and chemical engineering, have historically contributed to respiration research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and synthesize current knowledge in the diverse field of respiratory flow and transport.
- To highlight the interdisciplinary nature of respiratory science and its broad audience.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review across various scientific disciplines.
- Synthesis of research findings on topics including nasal and airway gas flow, ventilation, and aerosol transport.
Main Results:
- Extensive research covers nasal flow, airway gas dynamics, ventilation strategies, and nonrespiratory gas transport.
- Includes studies on aerosol and mucus transport, airway stability, pulmonary acoustics, surfactant dynamics, and pleural liquid flow.
Conclusions:
- Respiratory flow and transport is a dynamic, interdisciplinary field with ongoing research.
- The review provides a broad overview of current subtopics, offering depth and breadth for readers interested in respiratory science.