Apparently herding cats is difficult but that challenge pales when compared with what was
attempted by the group of pulmonologists and pulmonary radiologists who combined to …

Background: COPD is defined by airflow limitation that is not fully reversible and is
associated with relevant risk factors. The diagnosis requires that other causes of chronic …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) represents a significant global health
burden. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), COPD ranks third as a leading …

The population of patients suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and
asthma is heterogeneous, complicating therapy management and scientific analysis. Owing …

[BACKGROUND] High Resolution Computed Tomography Scan (HRCT) is now being used
as an important diagnostic test in COPD patients. In present study, we have evaluated …

The chronic airflow limitation characteristic of COPD is caused by a mixture of small airway
disease (obstructive bronchiolitis) and parenchymal destruction (emphysema), the relative …

Chest computed tomography (CT) imaging is a useful tool that provides in vivo information
regarding lung structure. Imaging has contributed to a better understanding of COPD …

Background COPD is a heterogeneous disease characterized by airflow obstruction and
diagnosed by lung function. CT imaging is emerging as an important, noninvasive tool in …

COPD: DIAGNOSTIC AND SEVERITY ASSESSMENT. Chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease (COPD) is a frequent and underdiagnosed respiratory disease and a leading cause …

BACKGROUND: COPD patients have varying degrees of airways disease and emphysema.
CT scanning can differentiate these pathological subtypes. We evaluated airway dimensions …