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Emphysema at CT lung screening linked to higher risk of death in asymptomatic adults

Emphysema detected on baseline low-dose chest CT (LDCT) in the lung cancer screening cohort of more than 9,000 asymptomatic adults was associated with death from all causes, chronic obstructive ...
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Pulmonary Function Tests in COPD Progression Monitoring

What are pulmonary function tests? Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) are tests of lung function. They are intended to evaluate and monitor chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is ...
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‘The earlier, the better’: Use spirometry to detect COPD during lung cancer screenings

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Several European studies have investigated integrating spirometry at the time of low-dose CT. Spirometry needs ...
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Breathing Easier: A Minimally Invasive Option for Severe COPD/Emphysema

(NAPSI)—Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects approximately 16 million Americans and can make even simple ...
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Emphysema at CT lung screening increases death risk in asymptomatic adults

OAK BROOK, Ill. – Emphysema detected on baseline low-dose chest CT (LDCT) in the lung cancer screening cohort of more than 9,000 asymptomatic adults was associated with death from all causes, chronic ...