Role of Inhaled Steroids in Vascular Airway Remodelling in Asthma and COPD

<table>Schematic representation of bronchial airways wall. In asthma and COPD changes in bronchial microvasculature, such as angiogenesis, vasodilatation, and microvascular leakage, are present in response to inflammatory stimuli. Considering conventional therapy, only corticosteroids can positively act on all aspects of vascular remodelling.</table>

International Journal of Endocrinology

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Figure 1: Role of Inhaled Steroids in Vascular Airway Remodelling in Asthma and COPD 