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[Motility of the bronchi].

J Savoy

    Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
    |May 29, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary

    Bronchial smooth muscle tone regulates airway diameter through complex nervous system control, including vagal fibers and the non-adrenergic, non-cholinergic system. Inflammation and epithelium-derived factors also influence airway motility in various conditions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary physiology
    • Neurogastroenterology
    • Respiratory medicine

    Context:

    • Airway diameter is dynamically regulated by bronchial smooth muscle tone.
    • Nervous system control plays a crucial role in maintaining airway patency.
    • Inflammatory mediators and epithelial factors impact airway function.

    Purpose:

    • To elucidate the multifaceted regulation of bronchial smooth muscle tone.
    • To explore the contribution of the 'third nervous system' to airway control.
    • To understand the interplay between neural, inflammatory, and epithelial influences on airway motility.

    Summary:

    • Bronchial smooth muscle tone, which dictates airway diameter, is modulated by intricate neural pathways.
    • These pathways include afferent and efferent vagal fibers, sympathetic agonists, and the recently described non-adrenergic, non-cholinergic ('third') nervous system.
    • Furthermore, mediators of inflammation and factors derived from the airway epithelium significantly contribute to the regulation of bronchial motility in both healthy and diseased states.

    Impact:

    • Provides a comprehensive overview of airway smooth muscle regulation.
    • Highlights the significance of the 'third nervous system' in respiratory control.
    • Offers insights into potential therapeutic targets for airway diseases by understanding these regulatory mechanisms.

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