hydration of the airway mucus, thus resulting in highly viscous mucus in the lungs of an individual afflicted with cystic fibrosis. Hypersecretion obstructs the air passages of individuals with cystic fibrosis, further compromising lung function.
Other disease involving hypersecretion include chronic obstructive lung disorder (COPD). Oxidant stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of COPD. Cigarette smoke, which generates oxygen free radicals, is strongly implicated in the pathogenesis. Neutrophils are often seen at site of inflammation in COPD, and interestingly, oxygen free radicals are known to be released by neutrophils during activation.
Mechanical intubation is often necessary in order to provide assisted ventilation to patients with various pulmonary diseases. A tube is introduced via the oropharanx and placed in the trachea. To prevent leaking of air around the endotrachealLeadership

EXECUTIVE BOARD

A graduate of Political Sciences and holder of a Master's degree in Business Law, Jean-Luc Bernard began his career as the co-founder of the Transfac publication, in the early 80s. Following this creation, he embarked on an advertising career within the EURO RSCG group. Read more here

Henri MartyManaging Director, Board Member

Following a classic career path - IT studies and some years spent at various software solution companies within the industrial and laboratory domains - he co-created his company, which specialises in the creation of private clinical management software solutions, becoming director of studies and then operations director. Read more here

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Daniel BenchimolMember of the Netwave Supervisory Board

A graduate of Toulouse Business School with a diploma in accounting and financial studies, Daniel Benchimol began his career in 1977