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Bifurcation set and DI pseudo-dynamics, with modified parenchymal tethering nonlinearity (see text).
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posted on 2013-02-19, 20:30 authored by Graham M. Donovan, James Sneyd, Merryn H. TawhaiBy reducing the degree of nonlinear tethering, the DI and ASM fluidization combination fail completely in reversing airway closure. Even transient dilation is limited, with more than 85% of airways remaining in the closed state throughout.