Airway Vagal Neuroplasticity Associated with Respiratory Viral Infections.

Abstract excerpt

Respiratory virus infections leads to coughing, sneezing, and increases in reflex parasympathetic bronchoconstriction and secretions. These responses to viral infection are exclusively or largely secondary to changes in the function of the nervous system. For many with underlying airway pathologies such as asthma and COPD, this neuroplasticity can lead to disease exacerbations and hospitalization. Relatively...

Topics

Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.

• Share to Gene Expression
• Share to Inflammation
• Share to Neuronal Plasticity