Attenuation profile matching: An accurate and scan parameter‐robust measurement method for small airway dimensions in low‐dose CT scans
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.13074
Abstract: PURPOSE The dimensions of small airways with an internal diameter of less than 2-3 mm are important biomarkers for the evaluation of pulmonary diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The resolution limitations… read more here.
Keywords: airway dimensions; attenuation profile; apm method; method ... See more keywords
Effects of Tiotropium Combined with Theophylline on Stable COPD Patients of Group B, D and its Impact on Small Airway Function: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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DOI: 10.1007/s12325-018-0831-9
Abstract: IntroductionTiotropium bromide has been widely used in clinical practice, while theophylline is another treatment option for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, only a few relevant studies have investigated the long-term outcomes and efficacy of… read more here.
Keywords: airway function; treatment; group; small airway ... See more keywords
Forced Oscillation Technique and Small Airway Involvement in Chronic Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2019.01.022
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an interstitial lung disease caused by the inhalation of specific organic antigens or low-molecular weight substances in genetically susceptible individuals. Although small airway involvement is prominent in patients with chronic… read more here.
Keywords: oscillation technique; airway involvement; small airway; patients chronic ... See more keywords
Acute lung injury and persistent small airway disease in a rabbit model of chlorine inhalation
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DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2016.11.017
Abstract: ABSTRACT Chlorine is a pulmonary toxicant to which humans can be exposed through accidents or intentional releases. Acute effects of chlorine inhalation in humans and animal models have been well characterized, but less is known… read more here.
Keywords: airway disease; small airway; chlorine; inhalation ... See more keywords
Intermittent exposure to whole cigarette smoke alters the differentiation of primary small airway epithelial cells in the air-liquid interface culture
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-63345-5
Abstract: Cigarette smoke (CS) is the leading risk factor to develop COPD. Therefore, the pathologic effects of whole CS on the differentiation of primary small airway epithelial cells (SAEC) were investigated, using cells from three healthy… read more here.
Keywords: primary small; cigarette smoke; air; small airway ... See more keywords
Short-term effects of air pollutant exposure on small airway dysfunction, spirometry, health-related quality of life, and inflammatory biomarkers in wildland firefighters: a pilot study.
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DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2022.2063263
Abstract: We aim to assess small airway dysfunction, spirometry, health-related quality of life (HR-QoL), and inflammatory biomarkers between the wildland firefighters and healthy controls. Lung function including impulse oscillometry (IOS) and spirometry, HR-QoL measured by the… read more here.
Keywords: health; airway dysfunction; inflammatory biomarkers; spirometry ... See more keywords
Role of OSGIN1 in mediating smoking-induced autophagy in the human airway epithelium
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DOI: 10.1080/15548627.2017.1301327
Abstract: ABSTRACT Enhanced macroautophagy/autophagy is recognized as a component of the pathogenesis of smoking-induced airway disease. Based on the knowledge that enhanced autophagy is linked to oxidative stress and the DNA damage response, both of which… read more here.
Keywords: autophagy human; smoking; small airway; smoking induced ... See more keywords
Effect of Inspiratory Maneuvers on Lung Deposition of Tobramycin Inhalation Powder: A Modeling Study.
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DOI: 10.1089/jamp.2019.1529
Abstract: Background: Tobramycin inhalation powder (TIP) and tobramycin inhalation solution (TIS) are considered equally effective for the treatment of chronic pulmonary Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients. The impact of TIP inhalation maneuvers on… read more here.
Keywords: uninstructed tip; small airway; inhalation; tip ... See more keywords
A Computer-based Analysis for Identification and Quantification of Small Airway Disease in Lung Computed Tomography Images
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DOI: 10.1097/rti.0000000000000683
Abstract: Computed tomography (CT) imaging is being increasingly used in clinical practice for detailed characterization of lung diseases. Respiratory diseases involve various components of the lung, including the small airways. Evaluation of small airway disease on… read more here.
Keywords: lung; small airway; quantification small; airway disease ... See more keywords
Direct Visualization and Quantitative Imaging of Small Airway Anatomy Using Deep Learning Assisted Diffractive OCT
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DOI: 10.1109/tbme.2022.3188173
Abstract: Objective/background: In vivo imaging and quantification of the microstructures of small airways in three dimensions (3D) allows a better understanding and management of airway diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). At… read more here.
Keywords: diffractive oct; small airways; airway anatomy; anatomy ... See more keywords
Air trapping in small airway diseases: A review of imaging technique and findings with an overview of small airway diseases.
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DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.13540
Abstract: Air trapping is a common finding radiologists encounter on CT imaging of the thorax. This term is used when there are geographic areas of differing attenuation within the lung parenchyma. Most commonly, this is the… read more here.
Keywords: air trapping; air; trapping small; airway diseases ... See more keywords