Figure 5From: A new paradigm in respiratory hygiene: increasing the cohesivity of airway secretions to improve cough interaction and reduce aerosol dispersionEffect of the crosslinking agent calcium chloride (XL "C") on the physical changes of the fresh frog mucus. SE micrograph showing the "clumping" effect of calcium chloride applied topically to the frog palate. The ciliated surface of the palate is seen below the mucus and does not appear different from control views.Back to article page