Quantitative computed tomography measurements of emphysema for diagnosing asthma-chronic obstructive pulmonary disease overlap syndrome

Mengshuang Xie, Wei Wang, Shuang Dou, Liwei Cui, Wei Xiao Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China Background: The diagnostic criteria of asthma–COPD overlap syndrome (ACOS) are controversial. Emphysema is character...

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Main Authors: Xie M, Wang W, Dou S, Cui L, Xiao W
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2016-05-01
Series:International Journal of COPD
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Online Access:https://www.dovepress.com/quantitative-computed-tomography-measurements-of-emphysema-for-diagnos-peer-reviewed-article-COPD