Search Tag: Lung Function
2024 30 Apr
Quantitative interstitial abnormalities (QIAs) are subtle lung features detected through automated machine learning on CT scans. QIAs are linked to reduced lung function, exercise capacity, and increased respiratory symptoms and mortality. Risk factors for QIA progression include age, sex, smoking, and genetic factors. QIA progression is associated...Read more
2024 22 Apr
In patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), symptoms like dyspnea, wheezing, and coughing are common and indicate a faster disease progression and higher mortality. These symptoms can be caused by various factors, including muscle weakness, airway obstruction, chronic inflammation, and structural changes in the airways. Studies...Read more