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Bronchioles

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Bronchioles
Small airways extending from the bronchi into the lobes of the lungs.


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The terpenoids are responsible for the expectorant activity, while a variety of flavonoids are responsible for the spasmolytic effect of thyme on the bronchioles.
This case illustrates the classic findings of carbon pigment deposition around terminal bronchioles, dust macules, and mixed dust fibrosis.
Spherical objects in particular may become impacted into segmental bronchi and bronchioles and can be particularly challenging to remove.
 
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