Mechanisms of Remodeling in Asthmatic Airways

Figure 2

Hematoxylin and eosin stained endobronchial biopsies from control, moderate asthmatic, and severe asthmatic patients. Lamina reticularis (LR) and epithelium (Epi) are labeled. Note the increased thickness of both the LR and epithelium as asthma severity increases. Mag = 20x.

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