Lung volume indices predict morbidity in smokers with preserved spirometry

BackgroundAbnormal lung volumes that reflect air trapping are common in COPD. However, their significance in smokers with preserved spirometry (normal FEV1 to FVC ratio) is unclear.MethodsUsing the Veterans Administration Informatics and Computing Infrastructure database, we identified 7479 patients...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Thorax 2019-02, Vol.74 (2), p.114-124
Hauptverfasser:	Zeng, Siyang, Tham, Andrea, Bos, Bruce, Jin, Joan, Giang, Brian, Arjomandi, Mehrdad
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Airway management Asthma Bronchitis Chronic illnesses Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Electronic health records Lung diseases Morbidity Mortality Pulmonary arteries Smoking Veterans
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