[Role of the autonomic nervous system (adrenergic, cholinergic and nonadrenergic, noncholinergic) in regulation of respiratory system function].

There is now recognized that the autonomic innervation of airways consists of classic adrenergic and cholinergic nerves as well as of a "third" - nonadrenergic noncholinergic (NANC) - nervous system. Taking into account its complex regulatory role can be crucial for better understanding of various phenomena attributable to bronchial asthma.