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Bronchiectasis in COPD patients: more than a comorbidity?
International journal of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - 1 Jan 2017
Martinez-Garcia Miguel Angel, Miravitlles Marc
Abstract excerpt
Computed tomography scan images have been used to identify different radiological COPD phenotypes based on the presence and severity of emphysema, bronchial wall thickening, and bronchiectasis. Bronchiectasis is defined as an abnormal dilation of the bronchi, usually as a result of chronic airway inflammation and/or infection. The prevalence of bronchiectasis in patients with COPD is high, especially in advanced...
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