The cumulative effect of methacholine on large and small airways when deep inspirations are avoided.
Cyndi HenryMagali BoucherMarie-Ève BoulayAndréanne CôtéLouis-Phillippe BouletYnuk BosséPublished in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2022)
Without deep inspirations, the effect of methacholine is cumulative on small airways but not on large airways. Lung hyperinflation and derecruitment may partially explain these different responses.
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