This review brings up to date material on the pulm'J:iary receptors with vagal afferent fibers. There a:·e essentially three typs of pulmonary receptors, 1) pulmonary stretch receptors, 2) irritant receptors, 3) type J pulmonary receptors. Their location, natu- 1 al stimulus, excitatory stimulus, reflex effects ancl their responses to chemical substances for three kind of recptas a,e discussed. Sensation of dyspnea acc:>mpanied by pulmonary congestion and sensation of b1eathlessncss during severe exercise are decieed to lyre J receptors.
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Received: 2020/03/14 | Accepted: 2020/03/14 | Published: 2020/03/14