Stochastic Modeling of Particle Deposition in Lungs of Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Figure 1
Schematic presentation of main impairments in the lungs of cystic fibrosis patients. While airways of the tracheobronchial tree are characterized by a hypersecretion of mucus and a possible formation of mucus plugs and clogs as well as a chronic swelling of the airway tissues (b, c), the alveolar region is successively affected by emphysema (d).
