Evaluation of the severity of small airways obstruction and alveolar destruction in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2018.07.002
Abstract: BACKGROUND Airflow limitation in COPD is caused by a mixture of small airways obstruction and alveolar destruction. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the contributions of these factors to airflow limitation through measurement of two biomarkers, pentosidine and… read more here.
Keywords: small airways; vegf; alveolar destruction; airways obstruction ... See more keywords
Asthma and Fixed Airways Obstruction: Real Life Aspects
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DOI: 10.3390/arm91010007
Abstract: Highlights What are the main findings? We found new aspects of fixed airways obstruction in severe asthma probably linked to late asthma diagnosis. Asthma with and without fixed airways obstruction had similar outcomes. What is… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; asthma; fixed airways; fao ... See more keywords