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World J Respirol. Mar 28, 2017; 7(1): 1-16
Published online Mar 28, 2017. doi: 10.5320/wjr.v7.i1.1
Published online Mar 28, 2017. doi: 10.5320/wjr.v7.i1.1
Condition | OCT method | Findings | Suggested treatments |
Chronic bronchitis | Endoscopic | Increased volume of submucosal glands; central airway inflammation[133-135] | Investigations directed towards asthma overlap syndrome; targeted inhaled steroids |
Emphysema | Anatomical OCT | Can visualise collapsibility dynamically[136] | Bronchodilators; smoking cessation |
- Citation: Crossley D, Turner A, Subramanian D. Phenotyping emphysema and airways disease: Clinical value of quantitative radiological techniques. World J Respirol 2017; 7(1): 1-16
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-6255/full/v7/i1/1.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5320/wjr.v7.i1.1