Lung Volumes and Emphysema in Smokers with Interstitial Lung Abnormalities
2011; Massachusetts Medical Society; Volume: 364; Issue: 10 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1056/nejmoa1007285
ISSN1533-4406
AutoresGeorge R. Washko, Gary M. Hunninghake, Isis E. Fernandez, Mizuki Nishino, Yuka Okajima, Tsuneo Yamashiro, James C. Ross, Raúl San Jośe Estépar, David A. Lynch, John M. Brehm, Katherine P. Andriole, Alejandro A. Díaz, Ramin Khorasani, Katherine D'Aco, Frank C. Sciurba, Edwin K. Silverman, Hiroto Hatabu, Iván O. Rosas,
Tópico(s)Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
ResumoCigarette smoking is associated with emphysema and radiographic interstitial lung abnormalities. The degree to which interstitial lung abnormalities are associated with reduced total lung capacity and the extent of emphysema is not known.
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