Sentences with phrase «mucociliary clearance»
Salt and fluid secretion is normally associated with improved mucociliary clearance — keeping the airways free of allergens.
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«However, prolonged exposure [to Alternaria] leads to disruption of epithelial barrier function that would ultimately reduce mucociliary clearance,» the researchers wrote.
This spike weakens the airways» barrier defense system that, when functioning normally, removes infection - and allergy - causing organisms (mucociliary clearance).