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  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Biophysics

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  • Modeling lung fluid flow is complex due to fluid rheology, structure interactions, and multi-scale geometry.
  • Understanding these dynamics is crucial for diagnosing and treating respiratory conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review mathematical modeling approaches for key aspects of pulmonary fluid dynamics.
  • To highlight the potential of these models for biological and therapeutic insights.
  • To identify open questions for future research in lung fluid mechanics.

Main Methods:

  • Overview of mathematical modeling techniques for pulmonary fluid and flow.
  • Focus on three specific areas: deep airway surfactant layer, upper airway mucus layer, and airway closure/reopening.
  • Discussion of model capabilities and limitations.

Main Results:

  • Models can capture complex phenomena in pulmonary fluid dynamics.
  • Different modeling approaches are suitable for distinct lung regions and processes.
  • The study identifies areas for further investigation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Conclusions:

  • Mathematical modeling provides valuable insights into lung fluid mechanics.
  • These models have the potential to inform therapeutic strategies for respiratory diseases.
  • Further research is needed to refine models and explore their full predictive capabilities.